Four more Colonials from last year’s graduating class have signed on in minor professional hockey. This time it’s in the Central Hockey League (CHL).
Logan Bittle 08–Colorado Eagles
Jeff Gilbert 08 — Laredo Bucks
Brett Hopfe 08– Laredo Bucks
Christian Boucher 08–Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees
The CHL has five teams with direct affiliation with NHL teams, the Buffalo Sabres, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, New York Islanders and the Phoenix Coyotes.
A few months ago people were surprised that players like Bittle and Boucher hadn’t signed as quickly as some of their teammates, but there was a hang up on these players getting their Visas to play in the states, not to mention finding the right place to get active play.
Watch the guys all season long on the CHL Network, it’s free!
