Five graduates of the RMU men's hockey program have signed ECHL contracts with various teams, including defensemen Cade Townend and Mitch Andres, goaltenders Chad Veltri and Francis Boisvert, and forward Rylee St. Onge.

The Big Picture

The signing of these players reflects the success of RMU's hockey program in developing professional talent and contributing to the ECHL.

By the Numbers
  • Cade Townend: 18 goals, 34 assists, and 52 points in 165 career games
  • Mitch Andres: 116 games, 1 goal, and 10 assists; 84 blocked shots in the 2023-24 season
  • Chad Veltri: 130 games played, 3,611 career saves, and 15 AHA playoff game appearances
  • Francis Boisvert: 13 games, 3-4-0 record, .926 save percentage
  • Rylee St. Onge: 43 goals, 36 assists, and 79 points in 143 NCAA games
State of Play
  • RMU hockey graduates signed contracts with ECHL teams, showcasing the program's impact on professional hockey.
  • The players will begin their professional careers with various ECHL affiliates of NHL and AHL teams.
What's Next

The success of these RMU graduates in the ECHL may pave the way for future players from the program to enter the professional hockey scene.

Bottom Line

RMU men's hockey program celebrates as five graduates secure ECHL contracts, highlighting the program's ability to develop top talent for the professional leagues.