June 2, 2010
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Miami Loses Wingels to Pros
CHN Staff Report
OXFORD, Ohio — Miami forward Tommy Wingels has left school with one year of eligibility remaining, signing with the NHL's San Jose Sharks.
Wingels, 22, was named the Best Defensive Forward in the CCHA last season, in helping lead Miami back to the Frozen Four. Wingels helped a defense that allowed a national low 1.95 goals per game.
Wingels, a Wilmette, Ill., native, also had 17 goals this past season, and 42 points. He had 47 points in his first two seasons combined.
“Tommy’s mix of hockey sense and skill allow him to make an impact in all phases of the game,” Sharks executive vice president and general manager Doug Wilson said. “Miami head coach Enrico Blasi has built an extremely strong program at Miami, and Tommy was a leader for them. We’re excited for him to begin his development at the professional level.”
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Sharks, which is club policy.
Wingels was originally drafted by the Sharks in the 6th round (177th overall) in the 2008 NHL Draft.
