Former Cornell men's hockey players Jack Malone '23 and Zach Tupker '23 have signed professional contracts with the AHL's Utica Comets and the ECHL's Greenville Swamp Rabbits, respectively, after completing their post-graduate years at other universities.

By the Numbers
  • Jack Malone posted a career-high 25 points (12 goals, 13 assists) in 41 games at Boston College.
  • Malone accrued 35 points (18 goals, 27 assists) across 93 appearances with the Big Red.
  • Tupker registered a career-high 21 points (six goals, 15 assists) in 39 games at Quinnipiac.
  • Tupker had 21 career points behind eight goals and 13 assists in 86 career outings at Cornell.
State of Play
  • Utica Comets are currently in last place in the North Division of the AHL standings, but are three points out of a playoff spot with three games remaining.
  • Greenville Swamp Rabbits won the South Division title with a 44-23-4-1 record and are set to open the Kelly Cup Playoffs with a series against the Orlando Solar Bears.
What's Next

Malone is set to begin a two-year AHL contract with the Utica Comets, while Tupker will participate in the Kelly Cup Playoffs with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits.

Bottom Line

Malone and Tupker's signings mark the latest transitions of former Cornell players to professional hockey, with Malone joining the AHL's Utica Comets and Tupker heading to the ECHL's Greenville Swamp Rabbits.