Winnipeg nabs Mudbugs defenseman in NHL draft
Croix Evingson made Mudbugs history Saturday.
In the seventh round of the NHL Draft, the Winnipeg Jets selected the Shreveport Mudbugs defenseman with the 211th overall selection.
Shreveport Mudbugs defenseman Croix Evingson was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets.(Photo: Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times)
The 6-foot-5, 209-pound Alaska native captured Defenseman of the Year honors in the North American Hockey League for the 2016-17 season. He led all blue-liners with 52 points (12 goals, 40 assists).
Evingson is committed to play college hockey at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
The Mudbugs recently completed their first season in the NAHL, a Tier-II junior league. Evingson is the player in the history of the franchise to be drafted after playing in Shreveport.
Twitter: @RoyLangIII
Original Article:
-
47 #TPHTrained Players Make USHL 30-Man Protected and Affiliate Lists for the 2019-20 Season
On September 1st the United States Hockey League (USHL) and its Member Clubs announced Sunday the 30-man protected and affiliate…
-
NCAA Eligibility Center Begins Texting Program
ELIGIBILITY CENTER BEGINS TEXTING PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 16 Starting the week of Sept. 16, the Eligibility Center will begin messaging prospective…
-
TPH Center of Excellence Student Athletes Earn Spots on USHL 30-Man Protected Lists
This past weekend the United States Hockey League (USHL) and its Member Clubs announced Sunday the 30-man protected and affiliate lists…
-
Indy CoE Partners with Styner Sports Training
Greg Austin, Director of the Indy Center of Excellence, is pleased to announce that Styner Sports Training will provide the…
-
Edmentum CEO Jamie Candee Ranked in Top 25 Education Software CEOs of 2019
The Software Report is delighted to announce The Top 25 Education Software CEOs of 2019. The following individuals represent excellence…