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 (43-25-8) have 94 points, good for third place in the Metropolitan Division. Right wing Beau Bennett (DU: 2010-2012) had 10 points (five goals, five assists) in 29 games thus far.

Tyler Bozak (Toronto Maple Leafs)

The Toronto Maple Leafs (28-37-11) have 67 points and sit in eighth place in the Atlantic Division. Center Tyler Bozak (DU: 2007-2009) has 34 points (12 goals, 22 assists) in 51 games this season.

Matt Carle (Tampa Bay Lightning)

The Tampa Bay Lightning (44-27-5) have 93 points and are in first place in the Atlantic Division. Defenseman Matt Carle (DU: 2003-2006) has four points (two goals, two assists) and 22 penalty in 58 games thus far.

Joe Colborne (Calgary Flames)

The Calgary Flames (32-38-6) have 70 points and sit in fifth place in the Pacific Division. Center Joe Colborne (DU: 2008-2010) has 35 points (17 goals, 18 assists) in 67 games this season.

Nick Shore (Los Angeles Kings)

The Los Angeles Kings (45-26-5) have 95 points and are in first place in the Pacific Division. Center Nick Shore (DU: 2010-2013) has 10 points (three goals, seven assists) in 67 games with the Kings this season.

Paul Stastny (St. Louis Blues)

The St. Louis Blues (46-22-9) have 101 points and are in second place in the Central Division. Center Paul Stastny (DU: 2004-2006) has 44 points (nine goals, 35 assists) in 59 games this season.

Patrick Wiercioch (Ottawa Senators)

The Ottawa Senators (34-33-9) are in fifth place in the Atlantic Division with 77 points. Defenseman Patrick Wiercioch (2008-2010) has five assists and 24 penalty minutes in 52 games so far this season.

Jason Zucker (Minnesota Wild)

The Minnesota Wild (38-28-11) have 87 points and are in fifth place in the Central Division. Left wing Jason Zucker (DU: 2010-2012) has 23 points (13 goals, 10 assists) 66 games so far this season.

 

AHL:

Sam Brittain (Portland Pirates)

The Portland Pirates (35-25-5-2), American Hockey League affiliate of the Florida Panthers, have 77 points and sit in fifth place in the Atlantic Division. Goaltender Sam Brittain (DU: 2010-2014) is 6-10-2 with 2.83 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage.

Chris Butler (Chicago Wolves)

The Chicago Wolves (30-30-5-3), American Hockey League affiliate of the St. Louis Blues, have 68 points and are in sixth place in the Central Division. Defenseman Chris Butler (DU: 2005-2008) has registered 17 points (three goals, 14 assists) in 40 games with the Wolves this season.

Daniel Doremus (San Jose Barracuda)

The San Jose Barracuda (28-22-7-3) have 66 points and sit in fourth place in the Pacific Division. Forward Daniel Doremus (DU: 2011-2015) has one goal and two assists in 20 games with the Barracuda.

 

Josiah Didier (St. John’s IceCaps)

The St. John’s IceCaps (29-30-8-3), American Hockey League affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, have 69 points and are in sixth place in the North Division. Defenseman Josiah Didier (DU: 2011-2015) has appeared in 47 games for the IceCaps this season and has recorded five assists.

Matt Donovan (Rochester Americans)

The Rochester Americans (32-32-2-1), American Hockey League affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, have 67 points and are in fifth place in the North Division. Defenseman Matt Donovan (DU: 2009-2011) has 29 points (eight goals, 21 assists) and 59 penalty minutes in 65 games thus far.

Joey LaLeggia (Bakersfield Condors)

The Bakersfield Condors (27-25-6-2) have 62 points and are in fifth place in the Pacific Division. Defenseman Joey LaLeggia (DU: 2011-2015) has 24 points (seven goals, 17 assists) and a plus-6 rating in 55 games for the Condors this season.

Scott Mayfield (Bridgeport Sound Tigers)

The Bridgeport Sound Tigers (37-24-4-3), American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders, have 81 points and are in fourth place in the Atlantic Division. Defenseman Scott Mayfield (DU: 2011-2013) has 11 points (five goals, six assists) and a plus-11 rating in 50 games this season.

Patrick Mullen (Milwaukee Admirals)

The Milwaukee Admirals (42-21-3-2) American Hockey League affiliate of the Nashville Predators, have 89 points and are in first place in the Central Division. Defenseman Patrick Mullen (DU: 2005-2009) has 24 points (two goals, 22 assists) through 58 games this season between the Admirals and the Binghamton Senators (AHL).

Drew Shore (Stockton Heat)

The Stockton Heat (28-27-2-2), American Hockey League affiliate of the Calgary Flames have 60 points and are in sixth place in the Pacific Division. Center Drew Shore (DU: 2009-2012) has 33 points (nine goals and 24 assists) in 53 games during the 2015-16 campaign.

ECHL:

Zac Larraza (Manchester Monarchs)

The Manchester Monarchs (38-21-4-5) have 85 points and are in first place in the East Division. Forward Zac Larraza (DU: 2011-2015) has 26 points (17 goals, nine assists) and a plus-9 rating in 35 games with the Monarchs this season.

Ty Loney (Wheeling Nailers)

The Wheeling Nailers (34-25-4-4) have 76 points and are in second place in the North Division. Forward Ty Loney (DU: 2011-2015) has 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) in 23 games this season

 

David Makowski (Allen Americans)
The Allen Americans (37-23-3-4) have 81 points and are in second place in the Central Division. Defenseman David Makowski (DU: 2010-2014) has 33 points (12 goals, 21 assists) in 50 games this season.

 

Jussi Olkinuora (Tulsa Oilers)

The Tulsa Oilers (32-28-3-2) have 69 points and are in third place in the Central Division. Goaltender Jussi Olkinuora (DU: 2011-2013) is 9-8-2 in 19 games with the Oilers this season, posting a 5.13 goals-against average and a .864 save percentage.

Kyle Ostrow (Colorado Eagles)

The Colorado Eagles (36-26-3-1) have 76 points and are in third place in the West Division. Forward Kyle Ostrow (DU: 2007-2011) has 41 points (11 goals, 30 assists) and a plus-19 rating in 60 games this season.

Matt Tabrum (Wheeling Nailers)

The Wheeling Nailers (34-25-4-4) have 76 points and are in second place in the North Division. Forward Matt Tabrum (DU: 2011-2015) has 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 40 games with the Nailers this year.

Adrian Veideman (Colorado Eagles)

The Colorado Eagles (36-26-3-1) have 76 points and are in third place in the West Division. Defenseman Adrian Veideman (DU: 2003-2006) has 43 points (16 goals, 27 assists) and a plus-24 rating in 65 games.

EIHL:

Paul Phillips (Manchester Storm)

The Manchester Storm (20-28-1) have 44 points and are in ninth place in the Elite Ice Hockey League standings. Defenseman Paul Phillips (DU: 2009-2013) has 53 points (15 goals, 38 assists) and 45 penalty minutes in 61 games this year.

Luke Salazar (Manchester Storm)

The Manchester Storm (20-28-1) have 44 points and are in ninth place in the Elite Ice Hockey League standings. Forward Luke Salazar (DU: 2008-2012) has 62 points (23 goals, 39 assists) in 61 games this season.

Ryan Dingle (Fife Flyers)

He Fife Flyers (26-23-2) have 55 points and sit in sixth place in the Elite Ice Hockey League standings. Dingle (DU: 2004-07) has tallied 57 points (22 goals, 35 assists) in 59 games so far this season.

 

CONTINENTAL EUROPE:

 

Connor James (Straubing Tigers, DEL)

The Straubing Tigers (22-24-3-3) finished the regular season in ninth place in the DEL standings. The Tigers lost in the quarterfinals of the playoffs against Munchen after beating ERC Ingolstadt in the first round. James (DU: 2000-04) is serving as an alternate captain in his first season with the Tigers after three seasons with rival Nürnberg. He recorded 31 points (12 goals, 19 assists) in 50 games this year.

 

Rhett Rakhshani (Linköping HC, SHL)

Linkoping HC (23-13-9-7) finished the regular season in third place in the SHL standings. Linkoping fell to the Vaxjo Lakers in their quarterfinal playoff series. Playing in Sweden’s top pro league this season, Rakhshani (DU: 2006-10) has amassed 29 points (14 goals, 15 assists) and a plus-10 rating in 33 games.

Brett Skinner (Piráti Chomutov, Czech Extraliga)
In 36 appearances with Chomutov during the regular season, Skinner recorded 10 points on three goals and seven assists. He equaled his goal total during his team's eight-game playoff run.

 

Brock Trotter (IF Björklöven, Allsvenskan)

IF Bjorkloven ended the regular season in 12th place in the Allsvenskan standings with a record of 20-22-2-8. In his first season in Sweden’s No. 2 pro league, Trotter (DU: 2005-08) contributed 26 points (six goals, 20 assists) in 35 games.