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 (25-17-7) have 57 points, good for fourth place in the Metropolitan Division. Right wing Beau Bennett (DU: 2010-2012) had 10 points (five goals, five assists) in 25 games thus far.

Tyler Bozak (Toronto Maple Leafs)

The Toronto Maple Leafs (18-22-9) have 45 points and sit in seventh place in the Atlantic Division. Center Tyler Bozak (DU: 2007-2009) has 29 points (nine goals, 20 assists) in 45 games this season.

Matt Carle (Tampa Bay Lightning)

The Tampa Bay Lightning (27-18-4) have 58 points and are in second place in the Atlantic Division. Defenseman Matt Carle (DU: 2003-2006) has 18 penalty minutes in 36 games thus far.

Joe Colborne (Calgary Flames)

The Calgary Flames (21-24-3) have 45 points and sit in sixth place in the Pacific Division. Center Joe Colborne (DU: 2008-2010) has 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists) in 40 games this season.

Nick Shore (Los Angeles Kings)

The Los Angeles Kings (31-16-3) have 65 points and are in first place in the Pacific Division. Center Nick Shore (DU: 2010-2013) has eight points (three goals, five assists) in 47 games with the Kings this season.

Paul Stastny (St. Louis Blues)

The St. Louis Blues (29-16-8) have 66 points and are in third place in the Central Division. Center Paul Stastny (DU: 2004-2006) has 23 points (five goals, 18 assists) in 35 games this season.

Patrick Wiercioch (Ottawa Senators)

The Ottawa Senators (23-22-6) are in sixth place in the Atlantic Division with 52 points. Defenseman Patrick Wiercioch (2008-2010) has four assists and 22 penalty minutes in 43 games so far this season.

Jason Zucker (Minnesota Wild)

The Minnesota Wild (23-18-9) have 55 points and are in sixth place in the Central Division. Left wing Jason Zucker (DU: 2010-2012) has 20 points (11 goals, nine assists) and a plus-2 rating in 50 games so far this season.

AHL:

Sam Brittain (Portland Pirates)

The Portland Pirates (26-16-1-0), American Hockey League affiliate of the Florida Panthers, have 53 points and sit in third place in the Atlantic Division. Goaltender Sam Brittain (DU: 2010-2014) is 5-8-0 with 3.01 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage.

Chris Butler (Chicago Wolves)

The Chicago Wolves (21-19-1-2), American Hockey League affiliate of the St. Louis Blues, have 45 points and are in sixth place in the Central Division. Defenseman Chris Butler (DU: 2005-2008) has registered 14 points (two goals, 12 assists) in 32 games with the Wolves this season.

Daniel Doremus (San Jose Barracuda)

The San Jose Barracuda (19-14-5-3) have 46 points and sit in third place in the Pacific Division. Forward Daniel Doremus (DU: 2011-2015) has one goal and two assists in 11 games with the Barracuda. 

Josiah Didier (St. John’s IceCaps)

The St. John’s IceCaps (19-17-6-3), American Hockey League affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, have 47 points and are in fifth place in the North Division. Defenseman Josiah Didier (DU: 2011-2015) has appeared in 28 games for the IceCaps this season and has recorded three assists.

Matt Donovan (Rochester Americans)

The Rochester Americans (21-21-2-1), American Hockey League affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, have 45 points and are in sixth place in the North Division. Defenseman Matt Donovan (DU: 2009-2011) has 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) and 44 penalty minutes in 43 games thus far.

Joey LaLeggia (Bakersfield Condors)

The Bakersfield Condors (18-17-2-2) have 40 points and are in fifth place in the Pacific Division. Defenseman Joey LaLeggia (DU: 2011-2015) has 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) and a plus-12 rating in 35 games for the Condors this season.

Zac Larraza (San Diego Gulls)

The San Diego Gulls (19-18-1-1), American Hockey League affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks have 40 points and are in sixth place in the Pacific Division. Forward Zac Larazza (DU: 2011-2015) has six points (three goals, three assists) in 19 games this season between the Gulls, the Portland Pirates (AHL) and the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL).

Ty Loney (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins)

The Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins (29-13-1-1), American Hockey League affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins have 60 points and are in first place in the Atlantic Division. Forward Ty Loney (DU: 2011-2015) has five assists in 19 games this season.

Scott Mayfield (Bridgeport Sound Tigers)

The Bridgeport Sound Tigers (23-19-2-1), American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders, have 49 points and are in fifth place in the Atlantic Division. Defenseman Scott Mayfield (DU: 2011-2013) has six points (three goals, three assists) and a plus-6 rating in 38 games this season.

Patrick Mullen (Milwaukee Admirals)

The Milwaukee Admirals (27-13-3) American Hockey League affiliate of the Nashville Predators, have 57 points and sit in second place in the Central Division. Defenseman Patrick Mullen (DU: 2005-2009) has 16 points (one goal, 15 assists) through 41 games this season between the Admirals and the Binghamton Senators (AHL).

Drew Shore (Stockton Heat)

The Stockton Heat (18-16-1-2), American Hockey League affiliate of the Calgary Flames have 39 points and are in fourth place in the Pacific Division. Center Drew Shore (DU: 2009-2012) has 19 points (four goals and 15 assists) in 31 games during the 2015-16 campaign.

 

ECHL:

David Makowski (Allen Americans)
The Allen Americans (26-16-2-1) have 55 points and are in second place in the Central Division. Defenseman David Makowski (DU: 2010-2014) has 20 points (seven goals, 13 assists) and a plus-2 rating in 28 games this season.

Jussi Olkinuora (Tulsa Oilers)

The Tulsa Oilers (20-16-2-2) have 44 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 four games for the Manitoba Moose of the AHL this year.

Kyle Ostrow (Colorado Eagles)

The Colorado Eagles (22-18-2-0) have 46 points and are in third place in the West Division. Forward Kyle Ostrow (DU: 2007-2011) has 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) in 42 games this season.

Matt Tabrum (Wheeling Nailers)

The Wheeling Nailers (18-19-2-3) have 41 points and are in second place in the North Division. Forward Matt Tabrum (DU: 2011-2015) has two goals and two assists in 20 games with the Nailers yet this year.

Adrian Veideman (Colorado Eagles)

The Colorado Eagles (22-18-2-0) have 46 points and are in third place in the West Division. Defenseman Adrian Veideman (DU: 2003-2006) has 22 points (six goals, 16 assists) and a plus-15 rating in 41 games.

 

EIHL:

Paul Phillips (Manchester Storm)

The Manchester Storm (13-22-1-3) have 30 points and are in ninth place in the Elite Ice Hockey League standings. Defenseman Paul Phillips (DU: 2009-2013) has 40 points (15 goals, 25 assists) and 39 penalty minutes in 48 games this year.

Luke Salazar (Manchester Storm)

The Manchester Storm (13-22-1-3) have 30 points and are in ninth place in the Elite Ice Hockey League standings. Forward Luke Salazar (DU: 2008-2012) has 43 points (16 goals, 27 assists) in 48 games this season.

Ryan Dingle (Fife Flyers)

He Fife Flyers (19-17-1-1) have 40 points and sit in seventh place in the Elite Ice Hockey League standings. Dingle (DU: 2004-07) has tallied 46 points (19 goals, 27 assists) in 48 games so far this season.

 

CONTINENTAL EUROPE:

 

Connor James (Straubing Tigers, DEL)

The Straubing Tigers (17-19-3-3) are in 10th 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 25 points (10 goals, 15 assists) in 40 games this year.

 

Rhett Rakhshani (Linköping HC, SHL)

Linkoping HC (17-10-7-6) are in fourth place in the SHL standings. Playing in Sweden’s top pro league this season, Rakhshani (DU: 2006-10) has amassed 22 points (11 goals, 11 assists) and a plus-9 rating in 21 games.

 

Brett Skinner (Piráti Chomutov, Czech Extraliga)

In 26 games played so far this season, Skinner has tallied seven points (two goals, five assists) in addition to a +12 plus/minus rating for the No. 7-ranked team in the Czech Republic’s top pro league. Piráti Chomutov has amassed a record of 20-15-7 thus far on the 2015-16 campaign.

 

Brock Trotter (IF Björklöven, Allsvenskan)

IF Bjorkloven (16-19-2-6) sit in 12th place in the Allsvenskan standings. In his first season in Sweden’s No. 2 pro league, Trotter (DU: 2005-08) has contributed 20 points (four goals, 16 assists) in 24 games thus far.