Oct. 21, 2015 Samantha Rogan (@SamanthaRogan) takes a look at how misc. former Pios are doing in North America's top three pro leagues (plus England's top league!) this season:
NHL:
Beau Bennett (Pittsburgh Penguins)
The Pittsburgh Penguins (3-3-0) have six points, good for fourth place in the Metropolitan Division. Right wing Beau Bennett (DU: 2010-2012) had one goal in three games this season before getting hurt and being placed on the injured reserve list.
Tyler Bozak (Toronto Maple Leafs)
The Toronto Maple Leafs (1-3-1) have three points and sit in seventh place in the Atlantic Division. Center Tyler Bozak (DU: 2007-2009) has two points (one goal, one assist) in four games this season.
Chris Butler (St. Louis Blues)
The St. Louis Blues (5-2-0) have 10 points and are in third place in the Central Division. Defenseman Chris Butler (DU: 2005-2008) has yet to play in a game with the Blues this year, but registered one assist in one game with St. Louis' American League affiliate, the Chicago Wolves.
Matt Carle (Tampa Bay Lightning)
The Tampa Bay Lightning (4-2-1) have nine points and are in second place in the Atlantic Division. Defenseman Matt Carle (DU: 2003-2006) has eight penalty minutes in six games thus far.
Joe Colborne (Calgary Flames)
The Calgary Flames (1-5-0) have two points and sit in seventh place in the Pacific Division. Center Joe Colborne (DU: 2008-2010) suffered a thumb injury during training camp, but made his season debut on Oct. 20 vs. Washington.
Nick Shore (Los Angeles Kings)
The Los Angeles Kings (2-3-0) have four points and sit in fourth place in the Pacific Division. Center Nick Shore (DU: 2010-2013) has one goal in five games with the Kings this season.
Paul Stastny (St. Louis Blues)
The St. Louis Blues (5-2-0) have 10 points and are in third place in the Central Division. Center Paul Stastny (DU: 2004-2006) had five points (one goal, four assists) in the first five games of the season before suffering an injury while blocking a shot against the Vancouver Canucks on Oct. 16.
Patrick Wiercioch (Ottawa Senators)
The Ottawa Senators (3-2-1) sit in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with seven points. Defenseman Patrick Wiercioch (2008-2010) has two assists in six games this season.
Jason Zucker (Minnesota Wild)
The Minnesota Wild (3-1-1) have seven points and are in fifth place in the Central Division. Left wing Jason Zucker (DU: 2010-2012) has two assists and a plus-1 rating in five games so far this season.
AHL:
Sam Brittain (Portland Pirates)
The Portland Pirates (2-1-0), American Hockey League affiliate of the Florida Panthers, have four points, good for fourth place in the Atlantic Division. Goaltender Sam Brittain (DU: 2010-2014) is 1-0-0 with a 2.00 goals-against average and a .895 save percentage.
Josiah Didier (St. John's IceCaps)
The St. John's IceCaps (3-1-1), American Hockey League affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, have seven points and are in second place in the North Division. Defenseman Josiah Didier (DU: 2011-2015) has yet to appear in a game this season.
Joey LaLeggia (Bakersfield Condors)
The Bakersfield Condors (1-2-0-1) have three points and are in seventh place in the Pacific Division. Defenseman Joey LaLeggia (DU: 2011-2015) has played in four games for the Condors this season.
Matt Donovan (Rochester Americans)
The Rochester Americans (2-2-0), American Hockey League affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, have four points and are in fifth place in the North Division. Defenseman Matt Donovan (DU: 2009-2011) has six penalty minutes in two games thus far.
Scott Mayfield (Bridgeport Sound Tigers)
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers (5-1-0), American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders, have 10 points and are in first place in the Atlantic Division. Defenseman Scott Mayfield (DU: 2011-2013) has one goal, 12 penalty minutes and a plus-7 rating in six games this season.
Patrick Mullen (Binghamton Senators)
The Binghamton Senators (2-1-0), American Hockey League affiliate of the Ottawa Senators, have four points and sit in fourth place in the North Division. Defenseman Patrick Mullen (DU: 2005-2009) has four assists through the first three games this season.
Drew Shore (Stockton Heat)
The Stockton Heat (1-1-0), American Hockey League affiliate of the Calgary Flames have two points and are in sixth place in the Pacific Division. Center Drew Shore (DU: 2009-2012) has one goal in the first two games of the 2015-16 campaign.
ECHL:
Daniel Doremus (Allen Americans)
The Allen Americans (1-2-0) have two points and are in fourth place in the Central Division. Forward Daniel Doremus (DU: 2011-2015) has a plus-1 rating and four penalty minutes in three games.
Zac Larazza (Manchester Monarchs)
The Manchester Monarchs (1-0-0) have two points and are in first place in the East Division. Forward Zac Larazza (DU: 2011-2015) has not yet appeared in a game with the Monarchs.
Ty Loney (Wheeling Nailers)
The Wheeling Nailers (1-1-0) have two points and are in first place in the North Division. Forward Ty Loney (DU: 2011-2015) has two goals and a plus-1 rating in two games this season.
David Makowski (Allen Americans)
The Allen Americans (1-2-0) have two points and are in fourth place in the Central Division. Defenseman David Makowski (DU: 2010-2014) has two points (one goal, one assist) and a plus-1 rating in three games this season.
Jussi Olkinuora (Tulsa Oilers)
The Tulsa Oilers (1-2-0) have two points and are in third place in the Central Division. Goaltender Jussi Olkinuora (DU: 2011-2013) is 1-1-0 in two games with the Oilers this season, posting a 2.03 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage.
Kyle Ostrow (Colorado Eagles)
The Colorado Eagles (0-1-1) have one point and are in fifth place in the West Division. Forward Kyle Ostrow (DU: 2007-2011) has one goal and two penalty minutes in two games this season.
Matt Tabrum (Wheeling Nailers)
The Wheeling Nailers (1-1-0) have two points and are in first place in the North Division. Forward Matt Tabrum (DU: 2011-2015) has not played in a game with the Nailers yet this year.
Adrian Veideman (Colorado Eagles)
The Colorado Eagles (0-1-1) have one point and are in fifth place in the West Division. Defenseman Adrian Veideman (DU: 2003-2006) has four shots on goal through two games this season.
EIHL:
Paul Phillips (Manchester Storm)
The Manchester Storm (4-10-0-1) have nine points and are in 10th place in the Elite Ice Hockey League standings. Defenseman Paul Phillips (DU: 2009-2013) has six points (one goal, five assists) and 16 penalty minutes in 15 games this year.
Luke Salazar (Manchester Storm)
The Manchester Storm (4-10-0-1) have nine points and are in 10th place in the Elite Ice Hockey League standings. Forward Luke Salazar (DU: 2008-2012) has 15 points (eight goals, seven assists) in 15 games this season.
Ryan Dingle has tallied 4G-6A-10P in 14 games played for the Fife Flyers thus far this season. He serves as the team's alternate captain.
