Welcome (officially) to Colorado, Shane Bowers!#GoAvsGohttps://t.co/RklgD5nE7V— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) March 29, 2019
Shane Bowers became the fifth underclassman to turn pro, signing a three-year entry-level contract with Colorado, beginning with the 2019-2020. He’ll join the Avs’ AHL team, after signing an ATO with the Colorado Eagles. Bowers, a Hockey East All-Rookie selection as a freshman, had 21 points last season. Originally drafted #27 overall by Ottawa, his rights were acquired by the Avs in Nov. 2017.
● NHL.com Avalanche signs Bowers
● Mile High Hockey Bowers to sign entry-level contract
Head Coach Albie O’Connell talked with CHN’s Mike McMahon about the five early departures, most of which had been anticipated “for two seasons” The three juniors who turned pro—Dante Fabbro, Chad Krys and Jake Oettinger—will earn their degrees this summer. O’Connell noted, “Each one of the juniors were offered contracts last year and decided to come back to BU. They've all taken summer courses and they're all leaving with their degree.”
● College Hockey News: BU Prepared for Early Departures.
Looking ahead
Look for rugged winger Alex Brink, who will graduate from Brown this spring, to play another season at Boston University as a grad student— Mark Divver (@MarkDivver) March 29, 2019
Looking ahead
2019 recruit Robert Mastrosimone scored his 29thgoal and added an assist in Chicago’s 5-4 overtime loss to Madison. Mastrosimone, who recently scored his 100thcareer point with the Steel, is tied for eighth in the USHL with 57 points.
Looking back
Eichel ties it and Olofsson gets his first @NHLpoint! pic.twitter.com/mKRH49DTFu— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) March 29, 2019
Jack Eichel scored his 27th goal in Buffalo’s 5-4 OT loss to Detroit.
● NHL.com recap and video highlights
Alex Chiasson’s two assists in Tuesday’s Oilers’ 8-4 win gave him 36 points, setting a new personal scoring mark. His 21 goals also are a career best.
Danny O’Regan scored his 20th goal in AHL Rochester’s 4-2 win against Laval.
John McCarthy scored a pair of first-period goals in AHL San Jose’s 4-0 blanking of Ontario.
Women's Team
Congrats to Jesse and Abby on being named New England All-Stars!https://t.co/56BcaFVbxfpic.twitter.com/3YkYk4KjZv— BU Women's Hockey (@TerrierWHockey) March 28, 2019