Going Pro: Who Signed With Whom?

Back by popular demand.

I'm putting up some links to the transaction pages to the various minor pro sites. Many now former NCAA players have recently signed with various minor pro leagues in addition to the NHL.

So here's the transaction page links to the: AHL (http://www.theahl.com/AHLStatistics0304/transactions.html), ECHL (http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/ppublic.cgi?action=transactions) and the
UHL (http://www.theuhl.com/cgi-bin/transactions.php).

Also, here's InCH's List of Pro Signees (http://www.insidecollegehockey.com/7Archives/News/prosignees_0231.htm) broken down by league. Note: they may be missing a few on the list, but it's a good one to check out anyway.

Two former NMU Wildcats, Chris Gobert and Peter Michelutti signed with the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL, as announced today over on the CCHA Website.

Former RPI Engineer Eric Healey inks a deal with the Atlanta Thrashers.

You can read all about it HERE (http://hockey.ecac.org/Page_for_Men/alumni_updates/Rensselaer_Alum_Healy_Inks_Deal_with_Atlanta)

Former Providence College player Peter Fregoe signs with Springfield (AHL)

Fregoe led Providence College with 23 goals and ranked second on the team with 44 points in 35 games last season. Following the season, the 5’9”, 185-pound forward garnered All-Hockey East honorable mention for the second time of his collegiate career. He also received honorable mention distinction following his sophomore season of 2000-01. Fregoe posted 29 points (14g, 15a) during his freshman campaign of 1999-00 and was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team.

http://www.goalies.com/site/story.pasp?StoryID=2517&StoryType=1
Former Nebraska-Omaha goalie Dan Ellis signs w/ Dallas, skipping his senior year in college
http://www.goalies.com/site/story.pasp?StoryID=2519&StoryType=1
Nolan Schaefer formerly of Provedince College signs w/ the sharks, he was their 5th round pick in 2000

Former Providence College player Peter Fregoe signs with Springfield (AHL)

Fregoe led Providence College with 23 goals and ranked second on the team with 44 points in 35 games last season. Following the season, the 5’9”, 185-pound forward garnered All-Hockey East honorable mention for the second time of his collegiate career. He also received honorable mention distinction following his sophomore season of 2000-01. Fregoe posted 29 points (14g, 15a) during his freshman campaign of 1999-00 and was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team.

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That's odd because InCH said that he signed with an ECHL team earlier. Maybe they got it wrong. BTW, where did you get the info from? Springfield's Website? Just curious.

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That's odd because InCH said that he signed with an ECHL team earlier. Maybe they got it wrong. BTW, where did you get the info from? Springfield's Website? Just curious.

He did sign with an ECHL team for the end of last season. I don't know anything about him signing with Springfield but it is certainly possible and in fact probable, he deserves to be playing in the AHL. The link that you have still mixes in all of the try out contracts from last year with the contracts for this year.

Stephen Baby (Cornell, F) signed with Atlanta. I saw it in the AJC but it's not on their site...

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That's odd because InCH said that he signed with an ECHL team earlier. Maybe they got it wrong. BTW, where did you get the info from? Springfield's Website? Just curious.

Yip.

http://www.falconsahl.com/user-cgi/pages.cgi?dbkey=1274&level=2&category=pressbox

Stephen Baby (Cornell, F) signed with Atlanta. I saw it in the AJC but it's not on their site... It's been up on the official site, just not real prominent. Not a stop the presses kind of signing.

http://www.atlantathrashers.com/View.aspx?CID01=84561ce7-d07e-4278-a959-934cea7fead7

Lanny Gare is in Hershey Bears camp as a tryout.

http://ydr.com/story/bears/13835/?PHPSESSID=ce2eeea3ccfd3b60d1bb857462a3829e

Look in the "notes" section at the bottom of the article.

Lanny Gare is in Hershey Bears camp as a tryout.

http://ydr.com/story/bears/13835/?PHPSESSID=ce2eeea3ccfd3b60d1bb857462a3829e

Look in the "notes" section at the bottom of the article.
Do you now if he made Hershey :dunno: ,

Do you now if he made Hershey :dunno: ,

Apparently not according to this:
Hershey Bears Opening Night Roster (http://www.hersheypa.com/events/hershey_bears/detail.asp?ID=552)

Apparently not according to this:
Hershey Bears Opening Night Roster (http://www.hersheypa.com/events/hershey_bears/detail.asp?ID=552)Gare was assigned to Quad City UHL from Hershey.

Joe Exter, the goalie of Merrimack College , signed with the Penguins and will be assinged to Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL. After his collision with Patrick Eaves of BC during the Hockey East playoffs last year, I don't think many people thought he be OK, much less in the net again.
Congratulations Joe! :handclap: :handclap: :handclap:

http://www.uscho.com/news/2003/12/27_007520.php

Mankato State's Shane Joseph signed with the San Jose Sharks. (what is it about MSU-Mankato that the Sharks love so much?)

ECAC Player of the Year and Hobey Baker Candidate Yann Danis signed with the Montreal Canadiens. (I guess Brown isn't going to the big dance).

Bruising Yale Dman Joe Callahan signed with the Phoenix Coyotes, the team that drafted him.

Jeff Dwyer of Yale (Thrashers draft pick) just signed with the team's AHL affiliate Chicago Wolves. It's often a precursor to a contract, but not always. We'll see how he does.

Mankato State's Shane Joseph signed with the San Jose Sharks. (what is it about MSU-Mankato that the Sharks love so much?)

ECAC Player of the Year and Hobey Baker Candidate Yann Danis signed with the Montreal Canadiens. (I guess Brown isn't going to the big dance).

Bruising Yale Dman Joe Callahan signed with the Phoenix Coyotes, the team that drafted him.

Brown is under the assumption they aren't going. More than likely they won't even be considered.

The Syracuse Crunch (Columbus' AHL affiliate) signed Providence Friar LW Peter Zingoni to an amateut try-out. He was an eighth round pick of the Jackets in 2001. He has yet to play in a game but is practicing.

Flyers have signed Providence defenseman Stephen Wood.
no link yet, but its on the Flyers board. when a link is posted. i will edit this post or someone can respond with a link. doesnt matter to me.

The Hamilton Bulldogs have signed Brent Robinson from Brown for a "A.T.O."

The Hamilton Bulldogs announced today they have added goaltender Yann Danis, forward Brent Robinson and defenceman Mark Flood. Danis was recently signed to a contract with the Montreal Canadiens, while Robinson and Flood have each signed Amateur Try-Out contracts (A.T.O.), respectively with the Bulldogs.

http://www.canoe.ca/Bulldogs/News/2004/03/21/390716.html

UAF forward Aaron Voros signed a 2-year contract with the Devils. He's expected to play the rest of the season (9 games, no playoffs :mad: ) with their AHL team.

http://www.gonanooks.com/artman/publish/article_456.shtml

According to the folks over on the Rangers board, Pock signed with the NYR.

Anyone have a link to the article confirming it? If so, please post it. Thanks.

According to the folks over on the Rangers board, Pock signed with the NYR.

Anyone have a link to the article confirming it? If so, please post it. Thanks.

http://www.newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=1167

Thanks Darth for the link.

Doyle Woody (he covers the Seawolves for the Anchorage Daily News) was mentioning in his article over on the ADN site today that about 4 NHL teams (he didn't specify which) have expressed serious interest in signing Curtis Glencross. (I'm assuming that Chris King sparked some interest as well).

Thanks Darth for the link.

Doyle Woody (he covers the Seawolves for the Anchorage Daily News) was mentioning in his article over on the ADN site today that about 4 NHL teams (he didn't specify which) have expressed serious interest in signing Curtis Glencross. (I'm assuming that Chris King sparked some interest as well).

What's the story on Glencross? I haven't heard much about him before this mention. Anyone with a scouting report, some reason why teams are so serious about getting him?

What's the story on Glencross? I haven't heard much about him before this mention. Anyone with a scouting report, some reason why teams are so serious about getting him?

Glencross combines grit and physical play with some scoring touch. He led the Seawolves in both scoring (21G, 13A - 34 pts) and penalty minutes (79). If you want a more detailed report I'll be happy to put one together for you later.

This time of year many NHL teams' scouts, and even some GMs are checking out the NCAA crop (drafted or not). They like to see him them in post-season since it's close to FA time and the draft. Also, the level of competition/intensity of play is higher than in the regular season for obvious reasons.

Alaska-Anchorage was one of the biggest surprises of the WCHA Final Five. No one thought they would be there, let alone beat Wisconsin to get there. Glencross and especially senior goaltender Chris King were two of the best Seawolves players in the tourney.

Defenseman Nick Kuiper (UMass) signed with the Chicago Blackhawks, as did former Badger, Goaltender Michael Brodeur.

Defenseman Nick Kuiper (UMass) signed with the Chicago Blackhawks, as did former Badger, Goaltender Michael Brodeur.

LOL....Can we even call Brodeur a former Badger?? Fair enough I suppose...anyways I like this thread so I will add a few more that I don't believe have been mentioned.

Jeff Miles (Vermont) ---> Norfolk Admirals
Jason Platt (Providence) ----> Toronto Roadrunners
Brett Engelhardt (Mich Tech) ---> Philadelphia Phantoms

Miles and Platt tryout for their drafted teams, and Engelhardt leaves Mich Tech as a FA after a 4 year career.

Thomas Pock has signed with the NY Rangers earlier today. He also scored his first NHL goal in his first NHL game tonight against Pittsburgh.

LOL....Can we even call Brodeur a former Badger??

Well, maybe BRIEFLY :p

Greg Mauldin signed with Columbus today so it looks like a big signing day for UMass with Pock,Kuiper,and Mauldin all signing. It's too bad for UMass that Mauldin isn't coming back for his senior year.
http://www.masslive.com/umass/republican/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/1080097393139450.xml

Can anybody give a synopsis of Mauldin's skillset?
It looks like he will be given a brief tryout on the Columbus roster to finish the season.

Can anybody give a synopsis of Mauldin's skillset?
It looks like he will be given a brief tryout on the Columbus roster to finish the season.

Hes a good player. Goal scoring touch (at least in the College Game), and very aware in his own zone. He could be a steal with that 7th rd pick. I see him as a PJ Axellsson type player

Eric Pedersen (D, Merrimack College), was selected in the first round of the UHL draft on Tuesday. Good luck Pede! :handclap:

Matt Hendricks (St. Cloud) ----> Milwaukee
Gregg Johnson (BU) -----> Binghamton

Both drafted by the parent clubs.

Matt Hendricks (St. Cloud) ----> Milwaukee
Gregg Johnson (BU) -----> Binghamton

Both drafted by the parent clubs.
Johnson getting signed kind of suprises me, he was great as a freshman but then tailed off and never really produced like he did. I guess it is only a minor league contract so it really isn't a big deal, if he can play like he did he would definetly be a help to them

http://www.mightyducks.com/pressbox/pressBody.asp?id=688

Curtis Glencross of UAA signs with Anaheim

can anyone give me a rundown of Glencross?

Vince Macri (Brown) will be making his professional debut tonight with Bridgeport (AHL).

http://www.insidecollegehockey.com/7Archives/News/parise_0231.htm



good bye and good luck....however, The Parise vs Vanek arguement can now die. Vanek 1 Parise 0


edit: I'm surprised this hadn't been posted yet.....I heard about it when I woke up this morning. It was all over the radios in GF starting at about 8am.

http://www.insidecollegehockey.com/7Archives/News/parise_0231.htm



good bye and good luck....however, The Parise vs Vanek arguement can now die. Vanek 1 Parise 0


edit: I'm surprised this hadn't been posted yet.....I heard about it when I woke up this morning. It was all over the radios in GF starting at about 8am.

More like Parise 1 Vanek 0, cause Zach's going to the NHL, while Vanek....isn't. :p
All kidding aside, it wasn't confirmed until about 3 PM Monday, when the Devils website finally posted it after a news conference. I was looking at numerous sites, including the nhl.com one for confirmation, but nothing until then. It's disappointing on one hand, but exciting on the other. Good luck to Zach. Now we'll HAVE to bring over that Slovakian player, Rastislav Spirko, this year, I guess, to try to off-set the loss.

Jeff Dwyer of Yale (Thrashers draft pick) just signed with the team's AHL affiliate Chicago Wolves. It's often a precursor to a contract, but not always. We'll see how he does.Wouldn't it be kind of foolish to blow off a Yale degree for an ATO? Why play a few games and have to redo an entire semester unless you know the contract is there?

How's is he doing with the Wolves?

Anyone near Minnesota know what Tallackson is doing? I would really like him to turn pro considering the team Albany could ice next year.

Anyone near Minnesota know what Tallackson is doing? I would really like him to turn pro considering the team Albany could ice next year.

Well, I'm not near Minnesota but if I hear/read any rumblings on Tallackson possibly turning pro I'll be sure to pass it along to you ASAP.

Well, I'm not near Minnesota but if I hear/read any rumblings on Tallackson possibly turning pro I'll be sure to pass it along to you ASAP.
OK thnx :)

Syracuse Crunch signed Dartmouth captain Brian Van Abel to a free agent ameteur try-out. At 6-4" he might be the crease clearing stay at home dman the Crunch are sorely lacking.

CRUNCH SIGN VAN ABEL TO A.T.O.: The Crunch announced this morning that they have signed defenseman Brian Van Abel to an amatuer try-out agreement. A native of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, Van Abel appeared in 29 games with Dartmouth (ECAC), recording 1 goal, 8 assists and 16 penalty minutes.

Link (http://www.syracusecrunch.com/press/index.cfm?&action=display&pr_id=834)

Vince Macri (Brown) will be making his professional debut tonight with Bridgeport (AHL).

And has already been released :lol:

Greg Hogeboom (Miami) -----> Manchester (AHL)

also...I have the skinny on some of the UNH senior's plans...but I won't say anything until they are announced, out of respect.

Anyone near Minnesota know what Tallackson is doing? I would really like him to turn pro considering the team Albany could ice next year.
As a Minnesota fan in Minnesota....Barry Tallackson is the last person we are worried about leaving early. I wouldn't expect it to happen.

As a Minnesota fan in Minnesota....Barry Tallackson is the last person we are worried about leaving early. I wouldn't expect it to happen.
We will be happy to take him and develop him in Albany. The guy has serious skills. I just don't see why it takes him till the playoffs to become motivated.

We will be happy to take him and develop him in Albany. The guy has serious skills. I just don't see why it takes him till the playoffs to become motivated.
if you ever figure out that answer, please let us Gopher fans know. He can be really frustrating to watch at times. Sometimes he reminds me of the the Wild's Kuba....really big, but doesn't know how to use his body effectively

And has already been released :lol:

Greg Hogeboom (Miami) -----> Manchester (AHL)

also...I have the skinny on some of the UNH senior's plans...but I won't say anything until they are announced, out of respect.

What the heck is your issue?

Bridgeport was VERY impressed with Vince and the only reason why he isn't there anymore is because they got a bunch of guys back from injury.

They have actually told him he may be coming back to play and he'd be one of the first signings in case of injury in the playoffs.

Jeez... what the heck is your issue?

What the heck is your issue?

Bridgeport was VERY impressed with Vince and the only reason why he isn't there anymore is because they got a bunch of guys back from injury.

They have actually told him he may be coming back to play and he'd be one of the first signings in case of injury in the playoffs.

Jeez... what the heck is your issue?

I didnt know I had an issue

I only said that he was released...the type of transaction that is the purpose of this thread.

I didn't say anything to the contrary of what you said, and I would expect that they liked what they saw of Vince...I myself am a big fan of his and have followed his career seeing he is from NH.

Don't know how you interpreted my post...but I am sorry if you took it the wrong way

If you thought it was a personal jab at you or something...it couldnt be futher from... I didn't even pay attention to who had made the original post to be honest, just repied to it.

Anybody heard anything about Brandon Bochenski. He has one more year of eligibility, but considering he is the odds-on favourite to win the Hobey Baker, any word on whether he's looking to leave one year early or play another year and finish up his Senior season in style with a championship?

I didnt know I had an issue

I only said that he was released...the type of transaction that is the purpose of this thread.

I didn't say anything to the contrary of what you said, and I would expect that they liked what they saw of Vince...I myself am a big fan of his and have followed his career seeing he is from NH.

Don't know how you interpreted my post...but I am sorry if you took it the wrong way

If you thought it was a personal jab at you or something...it couldnt be futher from... I didn't even pay attention to who had made the original post to be honest, just repied to it.

You laughed at it.

And where did you see he was released? I spoke with Cronin today and he said he wants him back but Vince has to finish an internship, he might play this weekend.

Anybody heard anything about Brandon Bochenski. He has one more year of eligibility, but considering he is the odds-on favourite to win the Hobey Baker, any word on whether he's looking to leave one year early or play another year and finish up his Senior season in style with a championship?
I wouldn't consider him an odds on favorite to win the hobey. The last 2 hobey winners have been from the WCHA, and as much as it's not supposed to influence the decision, I'd be surprised to see another WCHA player win it. However, I'd Junior Lessard of UMD has a much better chance. There is more than just hockey skill that goes into the Hobey, one of them being character. Counterfeiting 20 dollar bills doesn't say much about one's character.

that being said, look for someone out east to take the hobey this year, IMO

I wouldn't consider him an odds on favorite to win the hobey. The last 2 hobey winners have been from the WCHA, and as much as it's not supposed to influence the decision, I'd be surprised to see another WCHA player win it. However, I'd Junior Lessard of UMD has a much better chance. There is more than just hockey skill that goes into the Hobey, one of them being character. Counterfeiting 20 dollar bills doesn't say much about one's character.

that being said, look for someone out east to take the hobey this year, IMO

Somehow I don't see his childish antics from four years ago before he even entered college having much of a bearing on the Hobey Baker voting, but that wasn't realy the point of my post. Maybe I worded my post wrong, but my prime interest was whether it looks like he would sign or put in a fourth year at UND.

Frantisek Skladany out of BU has signed an amatuer tryout with the Hershey Bears. He is an Avs prospect, but has yet to come to terms with Colorado.

Frantisek Skladany out of BU has signed an amatuer tryout with the Hershey Bears. He is an Avs prospect, but has yet to come to terms with Colorado.

As well as teammate Kenny Magowan with Albany... announced today

And has already been released :lol:

Greg Hogeboom (Miami) -----> Manchester (AHL)

also...I have the skinny on some of the UNH senior's plans...but I won't say anything until they are announced, out of respect.


Does anyone have the 411 on Hogeboom? Anyone got a nice scouting report or a projection?

Scott Ford, D, Brown University has signed with San Jose. Besides what's listed in the press release (ECAC defensive defenseman of the year, 6'3" 225lb, 6G9A in 31GP, Brown captain this year), any opinions/thoughts on his game?

http://brownbears.ocsn.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/033104aaa.html (http://brownbears.ocsn.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/033104aaa.html)

And has already been released :lol:

Greg Hogeboom (Miami) -----> Manchester (AHL)

also...I have the skinny on some of the UNH senior's plans...but I won't say anything until they are announced, out of respect.

The Rangers could use Saviano, Mounsey and Foley to go along with Martz. Need all the youth we can get now. Open competition at training camp for a change :jump:

The Rangers could use Saviano, Mounsey and Foley to go along with Martz. Need all the youth we can get now. Open competition at training camp for a change :jump:
Foley has already been drafted, pittsburgh I think

Foley has already been drafted, pittsburgh I think

My mistake, thanks.

Scott May (Ohio State) ----> St. John's
Kenny Smith (Harvard) ---->Toronto (AHL)
Andy Wozniewski (Wisconsin)[FA] ----> Toronto (AHL)

Got these from the uscho boards... for those who wouldnt see them there.

Scott May (Ohio State) ----> St. John's
Kenny Smith (Harvard) ---->Toronto (AHL)
Andy Wozniewski (Wisconsin)[FA] ----> Toronto (AHL)

Got these from the uscho boards... for those who wouldnt see them there.

The Wozniewski signing is total rumour at this point. I checked out all of the sites that would have posted something on this signing and NONE have it. Now it may appear tomorrow (Thursday) but for now it's a rumour.

Somehow I don't see his childish antics from four years ago before he even entered college having much of a bearing on the Hobey Baker voting, but that wasn't realy the point of my post. Maybe I worded my post wrong, but my prime interest was whether it looks like he would sign or put in a fourth year at UND.

As of right now, it looks like he'll be back for a 4th year. Dean Blais said after Parise's signing that none of the other drafted players on UND's team had been contacted by their teams. And they sure aren't going to sign him in the summer or fall until the CBA mess is resolved. Of course, I said that about Parise, too! :D

If you check the header of this thread, I've put up the links to the minor pro leagues (AHL, ECHL and UHL) transaction pages. There have been many now former NCAA players who have recently signed ATOs or PTOs. If you follow NCAA hockey, you'll recognise a few names.

Aaron Gill (Notre Dame) signed with the Cleveland Barons.

http://www.theahl.com/AHLStatistics0304/transactions.html

Justin Kinnunen (Northern Michigan) signed with Dayton Bombers (ECHL) and got an assist in his second game...too bad the Bombers website doesn't keep up on these things :shakehead

From the AHL's Site:

D Brett Lebda (Notre Dame) - signed with Grand Rapids

D Neil Komadoski (Notre Dame) - signed with Binghamton (He was a Sens draft selection)

G Chris King (Alaska-Anchorage) - signed with Hartford

From the AHL's Site:

D Brett Lebda (Notre Dame) - signed with Grand Rapids


signed PTO with grand rapids and pro with detroit for next season and beyond.

F Scott May (Ohio State) - has signed with the St. John's Maple Leafs (AHL). May was originally drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs. HERE (http://www.sjmapleleafs.ca/News/PressReleases/pr61.asp) is the link.


From the ECHL Website:

D Joe Markusen (Michigan State) - signed with the Trenton Titans
F Paul Camponigri (Ohio State) - signed with the San Diego Gulls
D Dan Boeser (Wisconsin) - signed with the Peoria Rivermen
D Jon Krall (Wisconsin) - signed with the Las Vegas Wranglers
D Mick Mounsey (New Hampshire) - signed with the Idaho Steelheads
D Tom Galvin (Notre Dame) - signed with the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies

From the UHL Website:

Forwards Rob McFeeters (Clarkson) and Adam Tackaberry (Mercyhurst) have both signed with the Elmira Jackals.

Ryan Whitney will forego his senior year at BU and sign with the Penguins.

Story here: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/sports/penguinslive/s_187994.html

This is apparently another case of a kid bailing early to get the money from the old CBA before the new one changes what kind of money a high first-rounder can get.

Grant Potulny (Minnesota) signs with Ottawa, and also signs an ATO for the rest of the year with Binghamton(AHL).

Kevin Bieska( Bowling Green) signed an ETO with the Manitoba Moose( AHL). He has played in two games for the Moose recording 2 assists so far.

Michigans captain Andy Burnes signed with the Albany River Rats and may play tonight. Burnes is a stay at home dmen.

Joe Tallari (Niagara) signs with Hartford of the AHL

http://www.purpleeagles.com/release.asp?RELEASE_ID=1690

Can anyone tell me more about him??

Thanks

I don't think Tallari is a player that will make an NHl impact, he is the captain of Niagara. I saw him play once against BC and he missed a penalty shot which kind of set my opinion on him though

Ryan Whitney will forego his senior year at BU and sign with the Penguins.

Story here: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/sports/penguinslive/s_187994.html

This is apparently another case of a kid bailing early to get the money from the old CBA before the new one changes what kind of money a high first-rounder can get.

Man, Whitney is going to fit in well with either WBS Penguins or there paretnt club Pittsburgh.
I can't wait to see him play!

Lessard to Dallas, it's official.

HERE (http://www.dallasstars.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=2232) is the link.

No offense, but unless there's something to back it up, such as link to a published story or made official, it's considered a rumour and thus holds no weight here with the majority.

That said, the only thing I have heard as I've already mentioned about three times, is that according to the UMD broadcasters during the Webcast of the West Finals between UMD and DU, the Lessard deal was/is all but a done deal. The negoatiations were supposedly already completed by the undisclosed NHL team and Lessard. The only thing that was left to do was Lessard's signature on the dotted line..

What kind of society do we live in where people are presumed to be lying rather than telling the truth? And why'd you close the other thread?

What kind of society do we live in where people are presumed to be lying rather than telling the truth? And why'd you close the other thread?

First off, I already answered your first question.

Second, I closed the thread because I don't want some flame war that got started to get outta hand.

Justin Eddy (Goaltender, Quinnipiac) signed a contract with the Washington Capitals a couple of days ago.

Forward Trent Ulmer (American International; NCAA Div.I) has signed with the Sydney Bears in the Australian Ice Hockey League. He had 2 goals and 1 assist in his first game.

BC defensemen J.D. Forrest has signed with SaiPa of the Finnish SM-Liiga.

I have a thread (http://www.hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=79317) confirming the signing over on the Northern Europe board. Oilers Chick: You've probably seen him more than I have. Maybe you could give your impressions over there?

The Florida Panthers finally got around to inking Globke, here (http://und.collegesports.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/060104aaa.html) is the story from the Irish website.

Frantisek Skladany (BU) signed a multi-year contract with the Avs:

http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/news/currentdetails.asp?ID=206

Keith Ballard (Minnesota) signed with Phoenix today. :(

www.gophersports.com

Keith Ballard (Minnesota) signed with Phoenix today. :(

www.gophersports.com

I can't say that I'm surprised. I've been hearing rumbles well before the (NCAA) season ended that there was the possibility of him turning pro this off-season. I wish him luck in Phoenix. He was a joy to watch at Minnesota.

Justin Kinnunen (Northern Michigan) signed with Dayton Bombers (ECHL) and got an assist in his second game...too bad the Bombers website doesn't keep up on these things :shakehead


Awe...YAY Justin!!!!

Brock Raduske leaves MSU early to sign with the Oilers.

HERE (http://www.edmontonoilers.com/pressbox/index.php?release=20040719_1680) is the whole story.

Bochenski to leave UND according to USCHO.com.

USCHO.com (www.uscho.com)

Only place I've seen it was here and on the prospects board.

Hasn't been a good summer for the Sioux.

Pittsburgh are on their way to signing Ben Eaves from BC.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04210/352931.stm

Helminen signs with the rangers.

http://www.uscho.com/news/2004/07/30_008617.php

The sioux are still a stacked team with the losses of Parise, Bochenski and coach blais. It will be a disappointment if the sioux dont win the national title this year or next.

You should plan early then. Losing both Parise and Bochenski is large. They were the two best players on that team, without question.

just wait they will be good. really good.

Ben Eaves and the Penguins agree to terms:

http://www.pittsburghpenguins.com/index.php

With Kris Beech now eligible for waivers, and Toby Petersen and Eric Meloche gone, he'll probaly end up as Wilkes-Barre's second line centre behind Shane Endicott.

You should plan early then. Losing both Parise and Bochenski is large. They were the two best players on that team, without question.

A top level program like North Dakota won't even miss a beat. Of course they will hurt losing those two, but they will have no problem filling in the open holes. Just the freshmen coming in can come awful close to filling the holes. With Zajac, Kaip and Spirko all being very good offensive players, and then stepping in with guys like Murray, Genoway, Stafford and Lundbohm. North Dakota will again be a powerhouse.

Heard today that Jake Taylor D for Minnesota signed with the Rangers. Minnesota will probably be hurting on defense next year after losing Ballard, Taylor, Joey Martin, and PJ Atherton (redshirted).

I'd imagine though that it gives Goligoski a really opportunity to strut his stuff, does it not?

North Dakota will again be a powerhouse

I never thought they wouldn't be at the top of the heap. Throwing freshmen in place of these guys will be tough. That goes for the Gophers too. Every fan has hopes that the new faces come in and do some damage. More times then not, they tend to be average first year players, with a few exceptions.

The Gophers will be hurt more by the departure of Weibel, Riddle, and Koalska. They represent pretty much the only group of forwards that would play D for the Gophers outside of Irmen. Ballard will most definitely hurt, but Taylor made a mistake (not the money, just that he was not ready to turn pro yet). Like UND, the Gophers will bring in highly regarded players but that doesn't mean they'll dominate a tough league.

...the Gophers will bring in highly regarded players but that doesn't mean they'll dominate a tough league.

Very true. Most of the top d-men the Gophers are bringing in seem more offensively talented than defensively. Guys like Goligoski, Peltier, and Hagemo led their leagues in d-man scoring, but Goliogoski and Peltier are both around 6'0/190lbs and Hagemo is 5'11/180. I don't doubt their offensive skills, but I wonder what they'll contribute on the defensive end and with their phyiscal play. It'll be interesting how well they do infront of their net and scrapping for pucks in the corners.

Plus, I heard Lucia name mention as a canidate for a coaching job with the Phoenix Coyotes.

Koalska to the Isles....

Ed Caron leaves UNH early and signs with the Oilers.
http://insidecollegehockey.com/INCH.htm

Ed Caron leaves UNH early and signs with the Oilers.
http://insidecollegehockey.com/INCH.htm
hope they like stupid penalties and wasted potential.

Vince Macri (Brown) has signed with the NY Islanders.

Damn, I guess Tallackson is in Minny for another year.

hope they like stupid penalties and wasted potential.No kidding. The times I saw him play I was never very impressed with him considering the hype he got.

UAF's Cam Keith signed a two-way contract with the Leafs.

ex-Nanook Keith signs with Leafs (http://www.news-miner.com/Stories/0,1413,113~7248~2347493,00.html)

Vanek signed...

Suter signed.
http://www.uscho.com/news/2004/09/08_008644.php

Brandon Bochenski was officially signed by the Senators today.

http://www.ottawasenators.com/news/press/2004/nr0908.aro

Jeff Miles (UVM) signed with Manchester [AHL]

Jeremy Cheyne (WMU) signed with Greenville [ECHL].

Oilers Chick,

NYR469 posted over at the Rangers Board that Lee Falardeau is no longer listed on MSU's roster and that his number (22) has been given to Bryan Lerg.

Do you have any info on what is going on with him, i.e. turning pro?

Thanks in advance. :banana:

Oilers Chick,

NYR469 posted over at the Rangers Board that Lee Falardeau is no longer listed on MSU's roster and that his number (22) has been given to Bryan Lerg.

Do you have any info on what is going on with him, i.e. turning pro?

Thanks in advance. :banana:

Lee did in fact sign with the Rangers.

Lee did in fact sign with the Rangers.


Curious as to when it will be announced because I haven't seen anything official.

The only place that I've seen that confirms this is the USCHO site and they're pretty reliable.

The only place that I've seen that confirms this is the USCHO site and they're pretty reliable.

Thats the only one I have seen too. Thanks for the info. :handclap:

Curious as to when it will be announced because I haven't seen anything official.

I got it from uscho.com as a player departure as well and I've got a funny feeling they'd get it right especially with him off all MSU rosters.

signs with Rangers

http://msuspartans.collegesports.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/091404aaa.html

Former UAF forward Ryan Lang signed with the Charlotte Checkers (ECHL).

HERE (http://www.GoNanooks.com/artman/publish/article_548.shtml) is the fulll story.

Derek Edwardson (Miami-Ohio) and Eric Nelson (UConn) have signed with Atlantic City (ECHL).

Eric Pedersen, Tim Reidy, and Tony Johnson, all of Merrimack College (HE), all signed with the Pee Dee Pride (ECHL)

Also....

Marco Rosa of Merrimack College signed with the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL, however it looks as if he will be assigned to Long Beach (ECHL)

bochenski has been signed by Ottawa about two months ago...not sure if anyone has posted that or not.

Vince Bellissimo and Pat Dwyer have left Western Michigan a year early to go pro.

You can read all about it HERE (http://www.wmubroncos.com/sports/hockey/releases/release_pros.html).

Vince Bellissimo and Pat Dwyer have left Western Michigan a year early to go pro.

You can read all about it HERE (http://www.wmubroncos.com/sports/hockey/releases/release_pros.html).

Huge blow to Western... this team is in for some serious turbulence.

Just to clarify, Vince left early... Pat was a senior.

Huge blow to Western... this team is in for some serious turbulence.

Just to clarify, Vince left early... Pat was a senior.

It can't get much worse, frankly.
:help:

colin murphy signed with the st. john maple leafs (can't find a link though)

colin murphy signed with the st. john maple leafs (can't find a link though)I know he's a good player, but to those who've seen him on a regular basis, does he have a future at a higher level than the NCAA?

Say... the NHL?

:D

I know he's a good player, but to those who've seen him on a regular basis, does he have a future at a higher level than the NCAA?

Say... the NHL?

:D

I've had the luxury of having seen him play several times, and I would say he definitely does. He's a fantastic passer, has great vision, great leader, and he's one of those guys who can really control the tempo of a game. If he can add a little bulk and some speed, he can definitely have the potential to play at the pro level.

3 UMD guys sign with ECHL teams...Tim Hambly and Marco Peluso with Las Vegas, and Luke Staffaucher with Peoria

And Chris Chaput of Providence signs with Trenton

3 UMD guys sign with ECHL teams...Tim Hambly and Marco Peluso with Las Vegas, and Luke Staffaucher with Peoria

And Chris Chaput of Providence signs with Trenton

Vegas is getting a couple of good players. The Vegas fans will like Marco!

The following from the respective league's website's transaction pages (NCAA school abbreviations in parenthesis):

ECHL:
F Les Haggett (BRN) – Trenton
F Jake Brenk (MSU-MAN) – Greenville [Edmonton Prospect]
F Peter Trovato (UMass) – Johnstown
F Riley Riddell (BSU) – Wheeling
F Nick Economakos (RPI) – Atlantic City


UHL:
D Clay Wilson (MTU) – Muskegon
F Ryan Minnabarriet (BGSU) – Port Huron

Vegas is getting a couple of good players. The Vegas fans will like Marco!I got to watch the Cornell verses Harvard game last night ..

I was surprised at the fast pace of the game .. No trap systems played here ..

Senior Dman Charlie Cook of Cornell had a good game with a couple of goals and looked pretty solid .

It was mentioned that he would like to turn pro .. Any info of interested teams ??

I got to watch the Cornell verses Harvard game last night ..

Senior Dman Charlie Cook had a good game with a couple of goals ..

It was mentioned that he would like to turn pro .. Any info of interested teams ??

Not yet, but I'm not surprised that there's interest in him. He's a terrific player.

Not yet, but I'm not surprised that there's interest in him. He's a terrific player.
That was my impression also .. He was quaterbacking the point on PP and firing away last night and his skating and defensive game I thought was pretty impressive as well ..

Vince Bellissimo and Pat Dwyer have left Western Michigan a year early to go pro.

You can read all about it HERE (http://www.wmubroncos.com/sports/hockey/releases/release_pros.html).
Just to give a little update on Vince's first pro game in the AHL, he was named 2nd Star of the game in a 1-0 San Antonio win against Utah (battle of the bottom feeders :P). Vince didn't register a point, but he created tons of offensive chances for his linemates and finished with 5 SOG.

Just to give a little update on Vince's first pro game in the AHL, he was named 2nd Star of the game in a 1-0 San Antonio win against Utah (battle of the bottom feeders :P). Vince didn't register a point, but he created tons of offensive chances for his linemates and finished with 5 SOG.

Thanks for the update. Glad to see him making an immediate impact with the team.
:)

F Riley Riddell (BSU) – Wheeling



he signed in the echl shortly after this

http://www.uscho.com/news/2004/12/03_009296.php

3 UMD guys sign with ECHL teams...Tim Hambly and Marco Peluso with Las Vegas, and Luke Staffaucher with Peoria

And Chris Chaput of Providence signs with Trenton


After watching Peluso for the last few years, I'd say he won't be in the ECHL for long, he's got definite AHL ability, wicked wrister.

NOTE: Some of these players were signed to PTOs. 2004-05 NCAA team in parenthesis.

Jason Guerriero (Northeastern) - Bridgeport [AHL]
Brett Hammond (Minnesota-Duluth) - Fresno [ECHL]
Bo Cheesman (Lake Superior State) - Wheeling [ECHL]
Lyon Porter (Clarkson) - Adirondack [UHL]
Jim McNamara (Western Michigan) - Kalamazoo [UHL]
Donny Grover (Northeastern) - Quad City [UHL]
Jared Ross (Alabama-Huntsville) - Motor City [UHL]

Any word on Jason Ryznar signing yet?

Ryan Murphy to Manchester

Any word on Jason Ryznar signing yet?

Can these guys still sign with either an AHL team or ECHL team or has teh trade deadline passed??

I havent heard of Ryznar or any of his other senior NHL drafted partners signing anywhere yet.

maybe they get the summers off.

I havent heard of Ryznar or any of his other senior NHL drafted partners signing anywhere yet.

Bellisimo and Murphy from above were both drafted and they've signed with the AHL teams of the clubs that drafted them.

Can these guys still sign with either an AHL team or ECHL team or has teh trade deadline passed??



My understanding is that they are signing amateur try-out deals. I don't know how it works in the ECHL, but in the AHL, they can be signed as reserve players after the "clear day roster" deadline has passed. They can step in if there's an injury.

Any word on wether or not Patrick Eaves will be going to Binghamton? I hope so, he'd be a huge help for the playoffs.

Any word on wether or not Patrick Eaves will be going to Binghamton? I hope so, he'd be a huge help for the playoffs.

He wasn't on the clear day roster (to my knowledge) so he won't be playing in the playoffs.

No he wasn't on the clear day roster, however it is still possible for him to play in the event of an injury as another poster pointed out. Patrick has yet to decide whether he'll return for his senior year at this point. However, he will be finishing the academic year at BC and then will make a decision. It would be nice to have the option, though, of inserting Patrick Eaves into the lineup as a reinforcement deep in the playoffs.

No he wasn't on the clear day roster, however it is still possible for him to play in the event of an injury as another poster pointed out. Patrick has yet to decide whether he'll return for his senior year at this point. However, he will be finishing the academic year at BC and then will make a decision. It would be nice to have the option, though, of inserting Patrick Eaves into the lineup as a reinforcement deep in the playoffs.

according to the AHL site, the clear day roster means crap when it comes to ATO's. if eaves wanted to come out, he could be added to binghamton's roster without any problem.

Brandon Crawford-West left Miami. No word on a pro team. (http://www.insidecollegehockey.com/7Archives/News/apr05update_0329.htm)

according to the AHL site, the clear day roster means crap when it comes to ATO's. if eaves wanted to come out, he could be added to binghamton's roster without any problem.
If this is true that's great, thanks for the info everyone. From what I've read Patrick is leaning toward going pro next season. He was on the fence as it was last year.

Bellissimo just scored his 1st professional goal, 2 points in 3 games now for Vince.

Jay Latulippe (Clarkson) signed with Johnstown [ECHL]

J. B. Bittner (Ohio State) signed with Dayton [ECHL]

http://www.providencebruins.com/

Alberts signs with Providence. Big boost for the Providence Bruins defence.

Albany River Rats have signed Boston University's top defensmen Bryan Miller and he is playing today. Excellent pickup.

http://www.providencebruins.com/

Alberts signs with Providence. Big boost for the Providence Bruins defence.

He didnt look out of place in Providence's game against Lowell on Sat. Played decent, nothing great but nothing bad. He did fight Carsen Germyn, showed a nice bit of aggressiveness in the altercation.

http://www.cincinnatimightyducks.com/news/stories/press-rel/04-05/player-moves/shannon-signing.4.3.05.htm

"The Cincinnati Mighty Ducks have signed center Ryan Shannon to an amateur tryout contract.

Shannon, 22, had 14 goals and 31 assists in 38 games as a senior at Boston College this season. The native of Darien, Connecticut finished his four-year career at Boston College with 51 goals and 99 assists in 154 games."

Scored the game winning goal in his first game for Cincy in their 4-2 win over Utah Sunday.

Phantoms signed Charlie Cook from Cornell.

Phantoms signed Charlie Cook from Cornell.

Solid signing. Saw him twice this year... he's a very good PP quarterback and skates pretty well.

Excellent pick up by the Phantoms, he was terrific for Cornell this year.

Surprised not to see a note on Chris Bourque signing an ATO with the Portland Pirates.

Barry Tallackson signed a tryout contract with Albany River Rats for the final 4 games of their season. We will finally find out if Tallackson truely is made for the pro game.

Colby Genoway to Hartford (AHL)

Nick Fuher goes to Utah. Too bad! ;)

Matt Laatsch signed with the Utah Grizzlies.

Matt Laatsch and Nick Fuher in Utah together...yeah, that could get interesting. ;)

Looks like Luke Fulghum got a nice little deal with the Baby Leafs, according to this article (http://rockymountainnews.com/drmn/du/article/0,1299,DRMN_16076_3699086,00.html) in today's Rocky Mountain News.

INCH has a list of players going pro (http://www.insidecollegehockey.com/7Archives/News/prosignees_0330.htm) (not up to date as yet)

Looks like Luke Fulghum got a nice little deal with the Baby Leafs, according to this article (http://rockymountainnews.com/drmn/du/article/0,1299,DRMN_16076_3699086,00.html) in today's Rocky Mountain News.
Do you have any Info on Mike Knoepfli in regards to signing with the Leafs or his chances of getting signed ??

http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=388684&category=SPORTS&BCCode=&newsdate=8/13/2005

Does this guy have a shot?

http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=388684&category=SPORTS&BCCode=&newsdate=8/13/2005

Does this guy have a shot?


He's a long shot at best to make it to the NHL (I'm being realistic here, folks). He was terrific at Clarkson, one of the hardest working guys on the team and someone you'd be proud to have as a teammate, but (sadly) he is likely destined to be a career minor leaguer. He may have a good shot at the AHL, but I wouldn't put money on him making it to the NHL....at least not anytime soon.

He's a long shot at best to make it to the NHL (I'm being realistic here, folks). He was terrific at Clarkson, one of the hardest working guys on the team and someone you'd be proud to have as a teammate, but (sadly) he is likely destined to be a career minor leaguer. He may have a good shot at the AHL, but I wouldn't put money on him making it to the NHL....at least not anytime soon.


He seems to have good stats? What are his best parts and worst parts of his game? Is he physical and does he fight once in a while?

In case you all missed it on the Bruins board, here it is again:

Jonathan Sigalet signed with Boston. You can read all about it here (http://www.bostonbruins.com/feature.asp).

Two more big signings earlier today, in case you all didn't see it elsewhere on the HF boards:

UND's Matt Greene signed with the Edmonton Oilers. You can read about it HERE (http://www.edmontonoilers.com/pressbox/index.php?release=20050815_1971).

Jeff Tambellini opted to forego his senior year and joins Big Al in the pro ranks, signing with the LA Kings. You can read more about it HERE (http://www.mgoblue.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=18788).

Has Peter Mannino (G, Denver) signed with anyone yet?

PB

:bow: :blues

Has Peter Mannino (G, Denver) signed with anyone yet?

PB

:bow: :blues

No and he won't since he will only be a sophomore this year at Denver.

Matt Green clearly is leaving in protest of the NCAA's ruling on Native American mascots. :sarcasm:

Manny isn't going to leave for a while. He's got a shot at another national title and the prospect of winning it on home ice in a couple years.

Bemidji State's Andrew Murray has signed with Columbus:

Blue Jackets Sign 2001 Draft Pick Center Andrew Murray (http://www.bluejackets.com/news/press/arts/2522.0.html)

Chris Holt leaves UNO and signs with the New York Rangers....really tough loss for the Mavs. You can read all about it HERE (http://gomavs.unomaha.edu/full_headline.php?headline_id=1494).

Anyone wanna wager that Greg Moore is next?

I'm really suprised that the Flyers haven't picked up Grumet-Morris or Bruckler yet. Since Niittymaki and Little both left the Phantoms their spots are available.


Is there an article out there that'll give me a little info?

I'm really suprised that the Flyers haven't picked up Grumet-Morris or Bruckler yet. Since Niittymaki and Little both left the Phantoms their spots are available.


Is there an article out there that'll give me a little info?

I believe Al Alven's Flyers Draft Review article (http://www.hockeysfuture.com/article.php?sid=7856&mode=threaded&order=0) covered what was happening with Grumet-Morris and Bruckler.

Shane Hynes skips his senior year at Cornell signing with Anaheim.

http://www.collegesports.com/sports/m-hockey/stories/081905aab.html

Two more big signings earlier today, in case you all didn't see it elsewhere on the HF boards:

UND's Matt Greene signed with the Edmonton Oilers. You can read about it HERE (http://www.edmontonoilers.com/pressbox/index.php?release=20050815_1971).

Jeff Tambellini opted to forego his senior year and joins Big Al in the pro ranks, signing with the LA Kings. You can read more about it HERE (http://www.mgoblue.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=18788).I had the oppurtunity to watch Greene for the last 3 years in a SIOUX uniform.He will be a solid pro,maybe not this year but in the future.Going to miss his bruising checks but not his occassional stupid penalty.We did replace him with another big dude,Joe Finley,6"7" 240.

Patrick Eaves leaves BC and signs a three year deal with Ottawa. You can read all about it HERE (http://www.ottawasenators.com/news/press/2005/nr0822.aro).

HUGE hit for the eagles. the freshmen are really going to have to step in and be impressive right away, otherwise your leading returning scorer is brian boyle, who doesn't get hot until after christmas.

bc also will have to have kids step up on defense, because they lost Alberts, Adams, Lauze, and Leahy. that's four big bodies to replace

oh, and corey schneider better be able to play every day at a high level, cuz he's gonna be getting peppered early in the season until BC's D gels. and he needs to stay healthy.

lots of ?s at the heights now

Looks like DU's 2005 captain Brett Skinner (http://www.brandonsun.com/story.php?story_id=1462) is going to sign with Vancouver.

I'd rather Skinner would have stayed, but this move isn't as detrimental as Greene or Stuart. Carle looks like he'll stay *knock wood* and we have Fast as a potential replacement.Does anyone know if we can move up Brookwell?

I'd rather Skinner would have stayed, but this move isn't as detrimental as Greene or Stuart. Carle looks like he'll stay *knock wood* and we have Fast as a potential replacement.Does anyone know if we can move up Brookwell?
Its definately a loss for DU. Hopefully Carle doesn't pull a fast one and sign with San Jose. Wonder what Gwoz will do now.

Its definately a loss for DU. Hopefully Carle doesn't pull a fast one and sign with San Jose. Wonder what Gwoz will do now.

Unless San Jose makes Carle an offer he absolutely can't refuse, I'd be really surprised if Carle leaves DU. SJ is loaded with very good young defensemen. The only defenseman they lost is Rathje, but he's likely to be replaced by Christian Ehrhoff. If not, they can also chose from Jim Fahey, Doug Murray among others.

My guess is Gwoz could either bring up one of the '06 kids scheduled to be playing in say the USHL this fall or sign a walk-on. If worse comes to worst, they can always use Adrian Veideman on defense. As I'm sure that you're aware of Jori, Gwoz did have Veideman playing defense at various times last season.

Unless San Jose makes Carle an offer he absolutely can't refuse, I'd be really surprised if Carle leaves DU. SJ is loaded with very good young defensemen. The only defenseman they lost is Rathje, but he's likely to be replaced by Christian Ehrhoff. If not, they can also chose from Jim Fahey, Doug Murray among others.

My guess is Gwoz could either bring up one of the '06 kids scheduled to be playing in say the USHL this fall or sign a walk-on. If worse comes to worst, they can always use Adrian Veideman on defense. As I'm sure that you're aware of Jori, Gwoz did have Veideman playing defense at various times last season.
Yup, Adrian is very versatile.

I guess Gauthier will get the "C" now.

John Toffey leaves UMass to sign with Tampa Bay. You can read all about it HERE (http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-hockey/stories/082305aab.html).

Defenseman Jay Rosehill leaves Duluth to sign with the Tampa Bay Lightning. You can read all about it HERE (http://www.umdbulldogs.com/mens/hockey/index.php?sect_rank=1&story_id=1868).

Chris Holt leaves UNO and signs with the New York Rangers....really tough loss for the Mavs. You can read all about it HERE (http://gomavs.unomaha.edu/full_headline.php?headline_id=1494).

Anyone wanna wager that Greg Moore is next?

Is there anything new on Moore leaving Maine?

Is there anything new on Moore leaving Maine?

Nope, not yet but if I see/hear/read anything about it, I'll be sure to pass it along.

Also, to the individual who asked me about Jay Latulippe, here's a bit of lowdown on him:

He's a play who works hard and gives 110% every game. The biggest knock on him is his size. He's small...about 5'10/170. He plays alot bigger than his small frame. He's gritty, tenacious and very intense. One area of concern about Latulippe when he was at Clarkson was his ability to keep his emotions in check. Latulippe is a fierce battler who is very good along the boards and in the corners. He can give opposing defensemen fits because he is tough to play against. He led Clarkson in scoring with 36 points (13G, 20A). Some of Latulippe's best plays came on Clarkson's power plays, where he scored 10 of 13 goals and led the team.

rumors are floating around that ben walter may be signing with boston. along with the bruins board, i heard this from three other sources, but have yet to confirm anything. will let you know.

rumors are floating around that ben walter may be signing with boston. along with the bruins board, i heard this from three other sources, but have yet to confirm anything. will let you know.
http://bostonbruins.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?ID=1499

****ing bruins.

Penguins sign Sean Collins
http://www.wbspenguins.com/Newsroom/Team%20News/Stories%20&%20Releases/09022005%20Signings.asp

Not sure why his rights weren't retained by Colorado though.

Penguins sign Sean Collins
http://www.wbspenguins.com/Newsroom/Team%20News/Stories%20&%20Releases/09022005%20Signings.asp

Not sure why his rights weren't retained by Colorado though.
I'm curious as to why the Avs didn't sign him myself.

Defenseman Jay Rosehill leaves Duluth to sign with the Tampa Bay Lightning. You can read all about it HERE (http://www.umdbulldogs.com/mens/hockey/index.php?sect_rank=1&story_id=1868).

Yep. Crap. :( This one wasn't expected at all, kind of a shock. IMO Rosehill isn't even close to ready for the NHL. Last season with the Dogs he didn't impress that much. Guess Tampa just wanted some size. Probably going to be a little while before he'll make the Lightning lineup.

Stephen Werner signed with the Caps.

You can read all about it HERE (http://umassathletics.collegesports.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/031406aab.html).


A pair of (now) former Wayne State defensemen in Steve Kovalchik and Greg Poupard signed with the ECHL's Florida Everblades today. You can read about it HERE (http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2006/mar/14/blades_sign_college_defensemen_place_hartlieb_ir/?latest
).

Defenseman Alex Dunn (LSSU) signed with the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL. This according to the Our Sports Central (http://www.oursportscentral.com) website.

Forwards Bobby Robins (UMass-Lowell) and Brandon Schwartz (Michigan Tech) signed with the AHL's Binghamton Senators. You can read about it HERE (http://www.pressconnects.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060314/SPORTS/603140329/1003).

Two now former Catamounts Jeff Corey and Jaime Sifers both signed ATOs with Toronto today.

Chris Conner(MTU) and Aaraon Slattengren (CC) signed ATOs with Iowa today.

You can check out this list HERE (http://ahl.leaguestat.com/hm/transactions.php)

Yep. Crap. :( This one wasn't expected at all, kind of a shock. IMO Rosehill isn't even close to ready for the NHL. Last season with the Dogs he didn't impress that much. Guess Tampa just wanted some size. Probably going to be a little while before he'll make the Lightning lineup.

So he will be gone for the rest of the playoffs?

Former MTU Huskies forward Taggert Desmet signed with Victoria

Former Canisius player Tim Songin signed with Toledo

Former UAA goalie John De Caro signed with Alaska

Former BGSU Falcon Mike Falk signed with San Diego (good pickup for SD)

Former UAH Chargers defenseman Jeremy Schreiber signed with Charlotte

UMass D Marven Degon signs with Rangers, sent to Hartford where he will rejoin ex-Minuteman Thomas Pock.

Forwards Bobby Robins (UMass-Lowell) and Brandon Schwartz (Michigan Tech) signed with the AHL's Binghamton Senators. You can read about it HERE (http://www.pressconnects.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060314/SPORTS/603140329/1003).
bobby had an assist on the first shift in his pro debut and apparently spent the rest of the game hitting everything that moved. the radio guy was very impressed

This might be a bit late, but its official now....

David Backes has signed with St. Louis

You can read the story HERE (http://www.msumavericks.com/more.php?id=4094).

Matt Carle signs with San Jose

http://www.sjsharks.com/news/news.asp?story_id=2205

I wish Matt all the best.

Two AHL signees today

Mark Pandolfo signed with Lowell (must be a RiverHawks connection there. ;) )

Jordan Hendry signed with Norfolk. (Great signing by Norfolk!)

Mark Pandolfo signed with Lowell (must be a RiverHawks connection there. ;) )pando actually signed a 1-game tryout before yesterday's game. then he scored the game-winner and assisted on an insurance goal on his next shift.

needless to say, his 1-game tryout was extended indefinitely

Forward Eric Przepiorka and defenseman Steve Czech signed with the Florida Everblades today. You can read the whole story HERE (http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3282481).

Przepiorka was a member of the co-Cleary Cup champion Dartmouth Big Green and Czech was a member of the the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs.

Some ECHL signings from yesterday...

Former Princeton defenseman Seamus Young signed with Trenton

A couple of former CCHA forwards Greg Rallo out of Ferris State and Andrew Contois out of Northern Michigan signed with Idaho.

Yale's Joe Zappala signs in the ECHL with Trenton according to the echl website.

Matt Carle signs with San Jose

http://www.sjsharks.com/news/news.asp?story_id=2205

I wish Matt all the best.

Has he played in a game as of yet?

Has he played in a game as of yet?
No, it seems he skated during the pregame warmup but didn't play vs Detroit. Probably next game.
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/hockey/nhl/san_jose_sharks/14174491.htm

bryan schmidt from merrimack signed an amateur tryout contract with providence a few days ago.

Bill Thomas (UNO) signed with Phoenix :
http://oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3284602

UMass D Marven Degon signs with Rangers, sent to Hartford where he will rejoin ex-Minuteman Thomas Pock.

Actually Degon signed a tryout contract with Hartford. He is not a Rangers' property.

Minnesota Dman PJ Atherton signed an Amateur Tryout Agreement (ATO) with the Springfield Falcons, the Lightning's AHL affiliate. Atherton is a Lightning prospect.

FalconsAHL.com (http://www.falconsahl.com/detpages/pressbox2969.shtml)

Brian Yandle signed an ATO with the Lowell Lock Monsters yesterday

Any word out of Michigan or Colorado about Hensick signing with the Avs? Do Michigan and/or NCAA watchers feel that's likely, or is a senior season in the cards?

Brian Yandle signed an ATO with the Lowell Lock Monsters yesterday


was hopin the Monarchs would get him, ahhh well

Ryan Potulny signs with the Flyers!

http://www.gophersports.com/sportsNews/press_release.asp?news_id=12259&sport_id=mhock

On a side note A J Thelen signed with Houston a ATO contract.

There's been rumors that David McKee won't be back with Cornell, would be a big loss if true.

Also waiting to see where Gabe Gauither goes, hoping it's to the Hamilton Bulldogs!

There's been rumors that David McKee won't be back with Cornell, would be a big loss if true.

I agree. They have Troy Davenport coming in next season, who's been playing with Des Moines in the USHL this season but I don't know if he'll become what McKee and LeNeveu have become for Cornell. If Davenport can get off to a strong (and relatively consistent) start, the loss of McKee shouldn't be too bad but if he doesn't, the Big Red will have some goaltending issues to sort out next season.

I agree. They have Troy Davenport coming in next season, who's been playing with Des Moines in the USHL this season but I don't know if he'll become what McKee and LeNeveu have become for Cornell. If Davenport can get off to a strong (and relatively consistent) start, the loss of McKee shouldn't be too bad but if he doesn't, the Big Red will have some goaltending issues to sort out next season.


The loss of McKee would be huge especially when you add in the major blow of losing Moulson plus some key players like Gleed, the Abbotts and Pegarro. Then there's talk of perhaps the Habs trying to get O'Byrne to leave a year early but I don't really think that would happen.

The loss of McKee would be huge especially when you add in the major blow of losing Moulson plus some key players like Gleed, the Abbotts and Pegarro. Then there's talk of perhaps the Habs trying to get O'Byrne to leave a year early but I don't really think that would happen.

Sticking with Cornell for a moment, have either of you heard anything about Pokulok's intentions? A Hershey writer speculated he might leave school early and sign with the Capitals, but I have not heard or read anything to believe that will be the case at this point. There was a report at the beginning of the season that the Caps talked to him at that time, but nothing recent other than the one article full of speculation.

http://poly.union.rpi.edu/article_view.php3?view=4745&part=1
Senior Kevin Croxton, the Engineers’ leading scorer three of the past four seasons, signed an amateur tryout contract with the AHL’s Springfield Falcons on Friday.

http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=251797
Senior RW Brent Walton has signed an amateur try-out (ATO) contract with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League


Other note :
http://www.pressconnects.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060330/SPORTS/603300346/1003
The Senators released Michigan Tech forward Brandon Schwartz from his 25-game amateur tryout agreement Wednesday.

how are the chances to see one of these guys getting signed?

Jamie Hunt
Reid Cashman
Ryan Dingle
T.J. Trevelyan
Scott Champagne

anyone ? :dunno:

how are the chances to see one of these guys getting signed?

Jamie Hunt
Reid Cashman
Ryan Dingle
T.J. Trevelyan
Scott Champagne

anyone ? :dunno:
Dingle's still only a soph (he spent a long time in junior). While skilled as all get out he looks ticketed to the minors so he's best off getting his degree and going pro from there. Besides the Pioneers in the next two seasons is a nice enough prospect the regionals the next two years and the frozen four in 08 are in state.

Sticking with Cornell for a moment, have either of you heard anything about Pokulok's intentions? A Hershey writer speculated he might leave school early and sign with the Capitals, but I have not heard or read anything to believe that will be the case at this point. There was a report at the beginning of the season that the Caps talked to him at that time, but nothing recent other than the one article full of speculation.


I haven't heard anything about Pokulok leaving, if so that would really hurt Cornell since he's only a sophomore. For Cornell's sake I hope he stays

I haven't heard anything about Pokulok leaving, if so that would really hurt Cornell since he's only a sophomore. For Cornell's sake I hope he stays

thanks, that one article I mentioned started Caps fans wondering; wait and see, of course, but my guess is that he stays in school for another year

Chris Ovington (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=29237) will join the Houston Aeros on Saturday to play for former Alberta Golden Bears head coach Rob Daum. Ovington was named CIS defenceman of the year last week, then Alberta won the National Title.

Look for goaltender Aaron Sorochan (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid%5B%5D=55421) and forward Ben Thomson (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid%5B%5D=31094) to get offers over the summer and pro camp invites at the very least for next fall.

The Syracuse Crunch announced today that they have signed defenseman Jekabs Redlihs to an amateur try-out contract. Redlihs, 24, appeared in 27 games with Boston University (Hockey East) this season, tallying one goal and five assists. A native of Riga, Latvia, Redlihs, was selected by Columbus in the fourth round, 119th overall, in the 2002 Entry Draft.

Winnik leaves UNH to sign with the Yotes.

http://www.uscho.com/news/id,12521/UNHsWinnikTurnsProWithPhoenix.html

mckee signed with anaheim too

Cleveland Barons signed Dan Spang and Tyler McGregor.
http://ahl.leaguestat.com/hm/transactions.php

Caps sign Jamie Hunt and Matt Stefanishion

http://www.washingtoncaps.com/news/news.asp?story_id=3977

Forward Eric Przepiorka and defenseman Steve Czech signed with the Florida Everblades today. You can read the whole story HERE (http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3282481).

Przepiorka was a member of the co-Cleary Cup champion Dartmouth Big Green and Czech was a member of the the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs. Well, he didn't last long:

Following are the ECHL transactions for Monday, April 3, 2006:

CONTRACTED PLAYERS RELEASED (eligible for waivers/waiver claims)

Florida:
Eric Przepiorka, F

devils sign andy greene

http://newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/greene030406.php

devils sign andy greene

http://newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/greene030406.php

That's a great signing. IMO, the top NCAA free agent out there this year.

An article about Holy Cross players :
http://www.telegram.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060404/NEWS/604040749/1009/SPORTS

Several seniors could earn a pro contract after McGregor.
One of them will stop :
Napert-Frenette already has a job lined up with a Wall Street firm as a financial analyst and opted to hang up his skates. The senior center/captain finished second on the Crusaders in scoring with 45 points.

Irmen signed with the Wild.

That's a great signing. IMO, the top NCAA free agent out there this year.


anyone know anything about this guy?

Is someone familiar with NCAA college free agents and how they are signed? Chris Collins of BC is a free agent. This line was in today's Boston Globe about his status:

While Boyle seemed certain about his future, Collins said he didn't know how the rest of the year would play out. Collins, an undrafted free agent, would have to sign with an NHL club before the end of the regular season. The senior, whose family adviser is Steve Bartlett, could also complete the academic year and sign a pro contract this summer.

http://www.boston.com/sports/colleges/mens_hockey/articles/2006/04/09/pair_hopeful_on_return/

Does that mean a college FA can sign with a pro team once his college season is finished but prior to the end of the NHL regular season; also, could someone draft him in the upcoming draft if he remains unsigned?

A college free-agent can sign anytime he wants to. Collins could have signed the night before the final if he wanted to-but he wouldn't have been able to play of course.