Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Other WCHA Departures



UMD defenseman Dylan Olsen has decided to sign with the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL. He was, allegedly, going to be academically ineligible for the second half of the season.

Olsen was the 28th overall pick in the 2009 draft. He had one goal and 12 assists in 17 games this season for the Bulldogs.

DU defensemen William Wrenn has left the team to play with the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL. He had one assist and was minus-8 in 18 games for the Pioneers this year.

A statement from DU coach George Gwozdecky, “William has decided to leave our varsity hockey program and concentrate full-time on his hockey career. William feels he will have a better opportunity to play on a regular basis and contribute in a more important role at the junior hockey level. He was a good teammate and was well liked in our locker room. William will be missed by our program.”