March 26, 2010
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Petry to Forego Senior Season at Michigan State
CHN Staff Report
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State junior co-captain Jeff Petry has signed a professional contract with the Edmonton Oilers, and will report to the team's AHL affiliate in Springfield immediately. Petry, a second-round pick of Edmonton in 2006 (45th overall), just completed his junior season for the Spartans, and will forgo his final season of collegiate eligibility.
According to the Edmonton Oilers web site, Petry signed a two-year NHL entry-level contract. Petry is expected to make his professional debut this weekend.
“It's a difficult decision to leave Michigan State and my teammates,” Petry said. “Michigan State has been a wonderful experience for me, and I have to thank Coach [Rick] Comley and the rest of the MSU staff for giving me the opportunity to be a Spartan. While leaving is bittersweet, joining the Oilers organization is exciting for me and I look forward to beginning my professional career.”
“Jeff is a very high-end talent,” Comley said. “Losing players early is a part of college hockey now, and we really look forward to watching Jeff’s pro career. We wish him nothing but the best.”
Petry, a three-time Most Outstanding Defenseman honoree from MSU and most recently a Second Team All-CCHA pick, is a dynamic blueliner who skates well and has offensive skill to supplement his defensive prowess. He finished the 2009-10 season with four goals and a team-best 25 assists, putting him third on the MSU scoring chart.
