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MSU hockey players who could be drafted

March 30, 2015

Senior defenseman Ron Boyd

Florida panthers — NHL

Senior defenseman Ron Boyd was the only Spartan senior drafted by an NHL team. He was selected by the Florida Panthers in the seventh round of the 2010 draft. Boyd was one of just six MSU players this past season who were selected in the NHL entry draft.

Boyd could find himself on one of the Panthers’ affiliate teams in the American Hockey League or the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) — the San Antonio Rampage (AHL) or the Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL).

senior forward Matt Berry

Norfolk Admirals — AHL

On March 28, senior forward Matt Berry signed an amateur contract tryout with the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL. Berry, a native of Canton, Michigan, led MSU in points this season despite being suspended for six games.

The Admirals are an affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, placing Berry just one step away from the NHL for the time being.

senior forward Brent Darnell

Bakersfield Condors — ECHL

Fellow senior forward and Canton native Brent Darnell made his professional debut in the ECHL on March 27 after signing with the Bakersfield Condors. The Condors are an affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers.

Darnell has already played two games with Bakersfield, and recorded an assist in his Friday debut.

senior forward Tanner Sorenson

Alaska Aces — ECHL

Lastly, senior forward and Alaska native Tanner Sorenson returned home to play with the Alaska Aces of the ECHL. The reigning Kelly Cup champions announced the signing March 27. Sorenson saw a lot of ice for MSU early on, playing in 33 games his freshman year and 42 his sophomore year.

While he enjoyed career-best numbers in his sophomore campaign — posting 13 goals and eight assists — Sorenson did not see the ice as much his junior and senior years. He played in 17 games in his third year as a Spartan and 12 in his final year.

Sorenson has plenty of familiar faces playing with him for the Aces, as former Spartans Greg Wolfe (2010-2014) and Dean Chelios (2009-2014) also play for Alaska.

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