Samantha Rogan (@SamanthaRogan) takes a look at how misc. former Pios are doing in North America's top three pro leagues this season:


NHL

Beau Bennett (Pittsburgh Penguins)

The Pittsburgh Penguins (43-27-12) had 98 points and ended the regular season in fourth place in the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins will face the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, starting Thursday, April 16. Right wing Beau Bennett (DU: 2010-2012) had 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in 49 games this season.

Tyler Bozak (Toronto Maple Leafs)

The Toronto Maple Leafs (30-44-8) had 68 points and finished seventh in the Atlantic Division. Center Tyler Bozak (DU: 2007-2009) finished with 49 points (23 goals, 26 assists) after playing in all 82 games for the Leafs this season.

Chris Butler (St. Louis Blues)

The St. Louis Blues (51-24-7) had 109 points and clinched first place in the Central Division. The Blues will face the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, starting Thursday, April 16. Defenseman Chris Butler (DU: 2005-2008) had nine points (three goals, six assists) and a plus-8 rating in 35 games this season.

Matt Carle (Tampa Bay Lightning)

The Tampa Bay Lightning (50-24-8) had 108 points and finished in second place in the Atlantic Division. The Lightning will face the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, starting Thursday, April 16. Defenseman Matt Carle (DU: 2003-2006) had 18 points (four goals, 14 assists) and a plus-12 rating in 59 games this season.

Joe Colborne (Calgary Flames)

The Calgary Flames (45-30-7) finished with 97 points, good for third place in the Pacific Division. The Flames will face the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, starting Wednesday, April 15. This is Calgary's first playoff appearance since the 2008-2009 campaign. Center Joe Colborne (DU: 2008-2010) had 28 points (eight goals, 20 assists) and a plus-7 rating in 64 games this season.

Matt Donovan (New York Islanders)

The New York Islanders (47-28-7) had 101 points and finished in third place in the Metropolitan Division. The Islanders will face the Washington Capitals in the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, starting Wednesday, April 15. Defenseman Matt Donovan (DU: 2009-2011) appeared in 12 games for the Islanders this season, recording three assists and a plus-4 rating.

Drew Shore (Calgary Flames)

The Calgary Flames (45-30-7) had 97 points and finished in third place in the Pacific Division. The Flames will face the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, starting Wednesday, April 15. Center Drew Shore (DU: 2009-2012) was recalled on March 9 and has three points (one goal, two assists) in 11 games with Calgary this season. He scored his first goal as a Flame on March 13 in a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Nick Shore (Los Angeles Kings)

The Los Angeles Kings (37-24-14) had 95 points and finished in fourth place in the Pacific Division after falling two points shy of a playoff spot. Center Nick Shore (DU: 2010-2013) had seven points (one goal, six assists) in 34 games with the Kings after making his NHL debut on January 17, 2015 against Anaheim. He scored his first NHL goal on March 26 in a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders. Shore had 42 points (20 goals, 22 assists) and an impressive plus-23 rating with the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League before his NHL call-up.

Paul Stastny (St. Louis Blues)

The St. Louis Blues (51-24-7) had 109 points and finished in first place in the Central Division. The Blues will face the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, starting Thursday, April 16. Center Paul Stastny (DU: 2004-2006) had 46 points (16 goals, 30 assists) and a plus-5 rating in 74 games this season.

Patrick Wiercioch (Ottawa Senators)

The Ottawa Senators (43-26-13) finished in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with 99 points and clinched a playoff spot on the final day of the regular season. The Senators will face the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, starting Wednesday, April 15. Defenseman Patrick Wiercioch (2008-2010) appeared in 56 games this season, posting 13 points (three goals, 10 assists) and a plus-3 rating.

Jason Zucker (Minnesota Wild)

The Minnesota Wild (46-28-8) had 100 points and finished in fourth place in the Central Division. The Wild will face the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, starting Thursday, April 16. Left wing Jason Zucker (DU: 2010-2012) had 23 points (18 goals, five assists) in 48 games before being placed on injured reserve with a broken collarbone on Feb. 10th. He returned to the lineup on April 7 and tallied three goals in the final three games of the regular season.

AHL

Josiah Didier (Hamilton Bulldogs)

The Hamilton Bulldogs (33-28-12), American Hockey League affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, have 78 points and sit in third place in the North Division. Defenseman Josiah Didier (DU: 2011-2015) signed a professional tryout contract with Hamilton on March 31 after finishing his senior season with the Pioneers. He made his professional debut with the Bulldogs on April 2 and has played in five games since signing with the team.

 

Daniel Doremus (Worcester Sharks)

The Worcester Sharks (40-27-6), American Hockey League affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, have 86 points and sit in third place in the Atlantic Division. Center Daniel Doremus (DU: 2011-2015) signed an AHL contract with Worcester on April 1 after completing his senior season at DU. He made his professional debut on April 6 and has played in three games since signing with the Sharks.

 

Joey LaLeggia (Oklahoma City Barons)

The Oklahoma City Barons (39-26-8), American Hockey League affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers, have 86 points and sit in third place in the West Division. Defenseman Joey LaLeggia (DU: 2011-2015) signed a two-year entry-level contract with Edmonton on March 31 after finishing his senior season with the Pioneers. He made his professional debut with the Barons on April 7 and tallied his first professional point (one assist) in OKC's 5-0 win over the Chicago Wolves on April 11.

Ty Loney (Norfolk Admirals)

The Norfolk Admirals (26-38-10), American Hockey League affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, have 62 points and sit in fifth place in the East Division. Right wing Ty Loney (DU: 2011-2015) signed an amateur tryout contract with Norfolk on April 4 after completing his senior season at DU. He tallied three points (one goal, two assists) in his professional debut on April 7 in the Admirals' 7-4 win over the Binghamton Senators.

Peter Mannino (Binghamton Senators)

The Binghamton Senators (32-33-8), American Hockey League affiliate of the Ottawa Senators, have 72 points, placing them in fourth place in the East Division. Goaltender Peter Mannino (DU:2004-2008) is 6-10-4 in 20 games played with the B-Sens this season, posting a 3.96 goals-against average and a .892 save percentage.

Scott Mayfield (Bridgeport Sound Tigers)

The Bridgeport Sound Tigers (27-38-8), American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders, have 62 points and are in fifth place in the Northeast Division. Defenseman Scott Mayfield (DU: 2011-2013) has 13 assists and 157 penalty minutes in 65 games this season.

Patrick Mullen (Binghamton Senators)

The Binghamton Senators (32-33-8), American Hockey League affiliate of the Ottawa Senators, have 72 points and sit in fourth place in the East Division. Defenseman Patrick Mullen (DU: 2005-2009) has 29 points (five goals, 24 assists) in 54 games so far this season.

 

ECHL

Sam Brittain (Cincinnati Cyclones)

The Cincinnati Cyclones (31-30-11) have 73 points, good for fifth place in the East Coast Hockey League's North Division. Goaltender Sam Brittain (DU: 2010-2014) is 14-11-1 with a 2.71 goals-against average and a .895 save percentage. He was recalled by the NHL Florida Panthers on March 4 and served as the backup goaltender for the Panthers for several games before being reassigned to Florida's American League affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage. Brittain made his first career AHL start on March 28 and has since gone 4-1-1 with an impressive 1.53 goals-against average and a .949 save percentage. He recorded his first professional shutout on April 10 after helping the Rampage defeat the Grand Rapids Griffins 2-0.

Chris Knowlton (Colorado Eagles)

The Colorado Eagles (41-23-8) have 90 points and are in third place in the Pacific Division. Forward Chris Knowlton (DU: 2009-2013) has 27 points (14 goals, 13 assists) in 70 games this season.

David Makowski (Wheeling Nailers)

The Wheeling Nailers (37-33-2) have 76 points and are in fourth place in the North Division. Defenseman David Makowski (DU: 2010-2014) has 19 points (eight goals, 11 assists) and a plus-13 rating in 43 games this season.

Jussi Olkinuora (Ontario Reign)

The Ontario Reign (43-19-10) have 96 points and are in second place in the East Coast Hockey League's Pacific Division. Goaltender Jussi Olkinuora (DU: 2011-2013) is 27-9-6 in 42 games with the Reign this season, posting a 2.41 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage.