Broadhurst Leaves UNO After 3 Seasons
CHN Staff Report
OMAHA, Neb. Left wing Terry Broadhurst has signed a professional contract with the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League, foregoing his senior season at Nebraska-Omaha.
“Terry has exceled in his three seasons at UNO, and he is someone who has always had high expectations,” UNO coach Dean Blais said. “It has been his aspiration to play in the NHL, and this is a step toward that goal. We wish him the best.”
Broadhurst was UNO’s second-leading scorer during the 2011-12 season with 16 goals and 20 assists for 36 points. His goal and assist totals also ranked second best on the team. The native of Orland Park, Ill., led the team with seven powerplay goals and ranked second with three game winners. He was one of six players to appear in all 38 games.
Broadhurst's brother Alex was a seventh-round selection of Chicago in the 2011 NHL Draft.
