This would be a big loss for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Jerry D'Amigo was a beast during the WJC and one of the best freshmen in the ECAC. This is just another early departure and a big time loss for RPI and college hockey. According to Yahoo Sports D'Amigo could end up playing in the AHL for the Toronto Marlies or in the OHL with the Kitchener Rangers.
Yahoo! Sports is reporting that RPI forward Jerry D'Amigo will be signing a contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, possibly as early as Wednesday.
D'Amigo, a native of Binghamton, was a sixth-round pick in last year's NHL draft by the Leafs. If he signs, the Leafs could assign him to their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, or he could play for the Ontario Hockey League's Kitchener Rangers, who hold his junior hockey rights.
He was the ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Year last season. [Parting Schotts]
Links to the Story
Adios D'Amigo: Leafs To Sign Prospect Jerry D'Amigo, Leaves RPI [Bleacher Report]
Leafs may sign U.S. junior star D’Amigo [TheRecord.com]
RPI's D'Amigo leaving RPI [Union Hockey Blog]
Just talked to . . . Jerry D'Amigo [Rangers Rap]
This is not good. College hockey must find a way to stop the bleeding.
ReplyDeleteI agree Pat it has been a tough summer for college hockey.
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