Professional Hockey

The Colorado Avalanche selected defenseman Sean Behrens at No. 61 overall in the second round of the 2021 NHL Draft on Saturday. by Callie Parmele @CallieParmele / ColoradoAvalanche.com Behrens, 18, has played the past two years for the U.S. National Team Development Program. The blueliner recorded 53 points (11 goals, 42 assists) in 69 total…

The NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with mission alum Jack Drury on a three-year, entry-level contract. We are so proud of you Jack and best of luck in your professional career! VIDEO RALEIGH, NC – Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes,…

TJ Tynan was part of the Chicago Mission’s Inauguration Season in 2001. TJ, a ’92 birth year, played up on the Squirt Major ’91 team and proceeded to play his entire youth career for the Chicago Mission where he committed to the University of Notre Dame and was drafted to the USHL’s Des Moines Buccaneers.…

NASHVILLE – Joey Keane will make his NHL debut when the Carolina Hurricanes and Nashville Predators face off in the regular season finale. Keane will pair with Jake Gardiner, while a number of Canes regulars will get a chance to rest various nagging nicks and bruises. Jordan Martinook, who has missed the last nine games with a lower-body injury, will…

Congratulation to Mission Alum TANNER LACZYNSKI on his NHL debut with the Philadelphia Flyers earlier this week. CONGRATULATIONS TANNER!

Blackhawks defenseman prospect and Mission Alum ALEX VLASIC took a ‘huge, huge step’ this season. The Athletic  – Scott Powers March 25, 2021 Alex Vlasic just loves watching what Boston University defense partner David Farrance does with the puck. Vlasic sits back in awe as Farrance maneuvers with it, decides when to pass it, shoot…

Former Mission Forward, No. 27 pick in 2020 NHL Draft, led Sarnia of OHL in goals last season NHL.com @NHLdotcom Jacob Perreault signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. The 18-year-old forward, who was selected by the Ducks in the first round (No. 27) of the 2020 NHL Draft on Oct. 6,…

Ted Kulfan The Detroit News Detroit — If Red Wings draft pick Kyle Aucoin needs advice about his hockey career, he has an invaluable resource right in the house. His dad Adrian played 18 years in the NHL, with seven teams, while playing a staggering 1,108 games. MORE…

Former Mission player WYATT SCHINGOETHE was drafted in 7th Round in the 2020 NHL Draft Congratulations to WYATT on being drafted by the TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS in the 7th round of the NHL 2020 Draft.