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Sound Tigers Sign Gaudreau, Stevens to Amateur Tryouts

March 28, 2017 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release


BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - The Bridgeport Sound Tigers announced today forwards Matt Gaudreau and John Stevens have signed amateur tryouts (ATO) with the club.

Gaudreau, 22, completed a four-year career at Boston College earlier this month, posting career highs in goals (8), assists (27) and points (35) in 40 games this season. He ranked second on the Eagles in scoring and led the team in assists during his senior campaign. Overall, Gaudreau recorded 63 points (16 goals, 47 assists) and a plus-25 rating in 119 career contests with Boston College.

A native of Carneys Point Township, N.J., Gaudreau also played two seasons with the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) from 2011-13. He notched 40 points (15 goals, 25 assists) in 106 games.

The 5'9, 150-pound winger is the younger brother of Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau, who also played at Boston College prior to turning pro.

Stevens, 22, played each of the last four seasons at Northeastern University, logging 106 points (26 goals, 80 assists) in 138 games with the Huskies. He set career highs in goals (10), assists (25) and points (35) as a junior in 2015-16 and helped lead Northeastern to the 2016 Hockey East Championship. In addition, Stevens served as team captain during his senior season, this past year.

A native of Sea Isle City, N.J., Stevens played 61 games with the Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) prior to his college career and helped the team capture the 2013 Clark Cup Championship. He was also named to the USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in 2012-13.

The 6'2, 194-pound center is the son of former NHL/AHL defenseman and current Los Angeles Kings assistant coach John Stevens.

Next Time Out: The Sound Tigers continue a six-game road trip on Wednesday with a 7:05 p.m. ET matchup against the Springfield Thunderbirds at the MassMutual Center. Fans can also follow all of the action online via www.ahllive.com, beginning with the pre-game show at 6:45 p.m. ET.

DC Comics Day: Meet your favorite Justice League and DC Comics superheroes at the Sound Tigers' regular-season home finale on Sunday, Apr. 9 against the Hartford Wolf Pack. Two special ticket packages are available that include access to the game, concession vouchers, a drawstring bag and more! CLICK HERE for tickets and more information. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the puck drops at 3 p.m.

For additional details or to reserve seats for any of the 2016-17 giveaway and theme nights, please call the Sound Tigers' front office at (203) 345-2300.

Executive suites and premium seat packages are also available by calling the team's front office at (203) 345-4841. If you are interested in group outings with your friends, family, co-workers, or clients an unforgettable experience at a discounted rate, call the group sales hotline at (203) 345-2300 Ext. 7.

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