Dec. 10, 2015
Samantha Rogan (@SamanthaRogan) takes a look at how misc. former Pios are doing in the pros this season…
NHL:
Beau Bennett (Pittsburgh Penguins)
The Pittsburgh Penguins (15-10-2) have 32 points, good for fourth place in the Metropolitan Division. Right wing Beau Bennett (DU: 2010-2012) has 10 points (five goals, five assists) in 22 games so far this season. He scored two goals in Pittsburgh’s 4-2 win over Colorado on December 9 at the Pepsi Center.
Tyler Bozak (Toronto Maple Leafs)
The Toronto Maple Leafs (10-13-5) have 25 points and sit in eighth place in the Atlantic Division. Center Tyler Bozak (DU: 2007-2009) has 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) in 24 games this season.
Matt Carle (Tampa Bay Lightning)
The Tampa Bay Lightning (13-12-3) have 29 points and are in sixth place in the Atlantic Division. Defenseman Matt Carle (DU: 2003-2006) has 16 penalty in 20 games thus far.
Joe Colborne (Calgary Flames)
The Calgary Flames (11-14-2) have 24 points and sit in seventh place in the Pacific Division. Center Joe Colborne (DU: 2008-2010) has nine points (three goals, six assists) in 22 games this season.
Nick Shore (Los Angeles Kings)
The Los Angeles Kings (18-8-1) have 37 points and are in first place in the Pacific Division. Center Nick Shore (DU: 2010-2013) has five points (two goals, three assists) in 27 games with the Kings this season.
Paul Stastny (St. Louis Blues)
The St. Louis Blues (16-8-4) have 36 points and are in second place in the Central Division. Center Paul Stastny (DU: 2004-2006) has nine points (two goals, seven assists) and a plus-2 rating in 12 games this season.
Patrick Wiercioch (Ottawa Senators)
The Ottawa Senators (15-8-5) are in third place in the Atlantic Division with 35 points. Defenseman Patrick Wiercioch (2008-2010) has three assists and 16 penalty minutes in 18 games so far this season.
Jason Zucker (Minnesota Wild)
The Minnesota Wild (14-7-5) have 33 points and are in fourth place in the Central Division. Left wing Jason Zucker (DU: 2010-2012) has 14 points (six goals, eight assists) and a plus-1 rating in 26 games so far this season.
AHL:
Sam Brittain (Portland Pirates)
The Portland Pirates (10-10-1), American Hockey League affiliate of the Florida Panthers, have 21 points and sit in fifth place in the Atlantic Division. Goaltender Sam Brittain (DU: 2010-2014) is 4-3-0 with 2.86 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage.
Chris Butler (Chicago Wolves)
The Chicago Wolves (11-7-1-2), American Hockey League affiliate of the St. Louis Blues, have 25 points and are in fourth place in the Central Division. Defenseman Chris Butler (DU: 2005-2008) has registered five points (one goal, four assists) in 14 games with the Wolves this season.
Daniel Doremus (San Jose Barracuda)
The San Jose Barracuda (9-8-0-3) have 21 points and sit in fifth place in the Pacific Division. Forward Daniel Doremus (DU: 2011-2015) has one goal and one assist in five games with the Barracuda.
Josiah Didier (St. John’s IceCaps)
The St. John’s IceCaps (12-6-4-2), American Hockey League affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, have 30 points and are in third place in the North Division. Defenseman Josiah Didier (DU: 2011-2015) has appeared in nine games for the IceCaps this season and has recorded one assist.
Matt Donovan (Rochester Americans)
The Rochester Americans (10-11-1-1), American Hockey League affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, have 22 points and are in sixth place in the North Division. Defenseman Matt Donovan (DU: 2009-2011) has nine points (one goal, eight assists) and 24 penalty minutes in 21 games thus far.
Joey LaLeggia (Bakersfield Condors)
The Bakersfield Condors (9-9-1-1) have 20 points and are in sixth place in the Pacific Division. Defenseman Joey LaLeggia (DU: 2011-2015) has seven assists and a plus-5 rating in 20 games for the Condors this season.
Scott Mayfield (Bridgeport Sound Tigers)
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers (15-9-1), American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders, have 31 points and are in third place in the Atlantic Division. Defenseman Scott Mayfield (DU: 2011-2013) has four points (three goals, one assist) and a plus-5 rating in 24 games this season.
Patrick Mullen (Binghamton Senators)
The Binghamton Senators (6-13-2) American Hockey League affiliate of the Ottawa Senators, have 14 points and sit in seventh place in the North Division. Defenseman Patrick Mullen (DU: 2005-2009) has 12 points (one goal, 11 assists) through 21 games this season.
Drew Shore (Stockton Heat)
The Stockton Heat (7-8-0-2), American Hockey League affiliate of the Calgary Flames have 16 points and are in seventh place in the Pacific Division. Center Drew Shore (DU: 2009-2012) has 10 points (two goals and eight assists) in 17 games during the 2015-16 campaign.
ECHL:
Zac Larraza (Manchester Monarchs)
The Manchester Monarchs (15-8-0) have 30 points and are in first place in the East Division. Forward Zac Larazza (DU: 2011-2015) has 17 points (11 goals, six assists) and a plus-14 rating in 18 games this season.
Ty Loney (Wheeling Nailers)
The Wheeling Nailers (11-9-1-1) have 24 points and are in second place in the North Division. Forward Ty Loney (DU: 2011-2015) has 10 points (five goals, five assists) in 15 games this season.
David Makowski (Allen Americans)
The Allen Americans (15-8-0) have 30 points and are in second place in the Central Division. Defenseman David Makowski (DU: 2010-2014) has five points (four goals, one assists) and a plus-2 rating in 10 games this season.
Jussi Olkinuora (Tulsa Oilers)
The Tulsa Oilers (8-9-1-1) have 18 points and are in third place in the Central Division. Goaltender Jussi Olkinuora (DU: 2011-2013) is 2-3-2 in seven games with the Oilers this season, posting a 2.80 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage. He has also appeared in one game for the Manitoba Moose of the AHL this year.
Kyle Ostrow (Colorado Eagles)
The Colorado Eagles (9-12-2) have 20 points and are in third place in the West Division. Forward Kyle Ostrow (DU: 2007-2011) has 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in 23 games this season.
Matt Tabrum (Wheeling Nailers)
The Wheeling Nailers (11-9-1-1) have 24 points and are in second 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 (9-12-2) have 20 points and are in third place in the West Division. Defenseman Adrian Veideman (DU: 2003-2006) has 10 assists and a plus-1 rating in 23 games.
EIHL:
Paul Phillips (Manchester Storm)
The Manchester Storm (8-12-0-2) have 18 points and are in ninth place in the Elite Ice Hockey League standings. Defenseman Paul Phillips (DU: 2009-2013) has 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) and 20 penalty minutes in 29 games this year.
Luke Salazar (Manchester Storm)
The Manchester Storm (8-12-0-2) have 18 points and are in ninth place in the Elite Ice Hockey League standings. Forward Luke Salazar (DU: 2008-2012) has 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) in 29 games this season.
Ryan Dingle (Fife Flyers)
He Fife Flyers (9-10-1) have 19 points and sit in eight place in the Elite Ice Hockey League standings. Dingle (DU: 2004-07) has tallied 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists) in 28 games so far this season.
CONTINENTAL EUROPE:
Connor James (Straubing Tigers, DEL)
The Straubing Tigers (10-11-1-1) are in 11th place in the DEL standings. James (DU: 2000-04) is serving as an alternate captain in his first season with the Tigers after three seasons with rival Nürnberg. He has recorded 11 points (five goals, six assists) in 22 games this year.
Rhett Rakhshani (Linköping HC, SHL)
Linkoping HC (10-5-4-7) are in sixth place in the SHL standings. Playing in Sweden’s top pro league this season, Rakhshani (DU: 2006-10) has amassed seven points (two goals, five assists) and a plus-1 rating in six games.
Brett Skinner (Piráti Chomutov, Czech Extraliga)
In 10 games played with Piráti Chomutov this season, Skinner has recorded two points on a goal and an assist in addition to a +9 plus/minus rating. His team ranks seventh in the league standings with a record of 14-8-4.
Brock Trotter (IF Björklöven, Allsvenskan)
IF Bjorkloven (11-15-0-2) sit in 11th place in the Allsvenskan standings. In his first season in Sweden’s No. 2 pro league, Trotter (DU: 2005-08) has contributed 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in 15 games thus far.