NEWS

Former Georgetown Raiders star Evan Rodrigues (pictured 2010/11 with Georgetown - photo credit: Izak Westgate/HHOF Images), who just finished his NCAA career with the Boston University Terriers, has officially signed a two-year entry level NHL contract with the Buffalo Sabres.

The native of Etobicoke, Ontario played two full OJHL seasons as a member of the Georgetown Raiders from 2009-11.  Entering the league as a 16-year old in 2009-10, Rodrigues tasted immediate success, notching 20 goals and 51 points as a rookie, while earning a spot on Team East as they won the 2010 CJHL Prospect Game series played in Dauphin, Manitoba, 9-2 over Team West.  By year two, the top-end talent was one of the Raiders offensive leaders, finishing the year with 21 goals and 54 points, while also earning a spot as a member of Team Canada East at the 2010 World Junior 'A' Challenge held in Penticton, B.C.  Rodrigues would take his game to another level, helping Canada East capture the silver medal, while leading the tournament in scoring with three goals and seven points to earn Tournament All-Star honours.  His play throughout the season, not only earned him North-West Conference 1st Team All-Prospect honours, but ultimately his scholarship opportunity to join Boston University.

Below is the official press release from the Buffalo Sabres website (www.sabres.nhl.com):

The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has signed free agent forward Evan Rodrigues to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Rodrigues (5'11", 176 lbs., 7/28/93) recently finished his senior season at Boston University, recording 61 points (21+40) while helping the Terriers advance to the championship game of the 2015 NCAA Tournament. An assistant captain of the 2014-15 Terriers squad, he ranked second in the nation in assists per game (0.98) and in total points (61). His four points (3+1) in two games played in this year’s NCAA Tournament earned him Most Outstanding Player of Northeast Regional and All-Regional Team honors in the NCAA Tournament.

“Evan is a very talented young player who has displayed exceptional growth during his four years at BU,” said Buffalo Sabres General Manager Tim Murray. “We look forward to adding another talented piece to our group.”

In his four seasons at Boston University, Rodrigues amassed 121 points (42+79) in 146 games played and registered a 0.83 points-per-game average. He was also named a Hockey East Second Team All-Star in his sophomore and senior seasons.

Prior to his collegiate career, the Etobicoke, Ontario native played two seasons with the Georgetown Raiders of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL).