Connelly becomes a Badger
Published on October 6, 2004 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Chicago Steel News Release
BENSENVILLE, ILâThe Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League would like to announce the verbal commitment of goaltender Shane Connelly to the University of Wisconsin. Shane will finish this season for the Steel and begin his career as a Badger in the fall of 2005.
Connelly becomes the fifth Steel player to make his collegiate commitment this season, forty-fourth in franchise history. The Cheltenham, Pennsylvania native becomes the second player in Chicago history to commit to Wisconsin. In his rookie season with the Steel, Shane played in 37 games posting a 2.51 goals - against average and a .917 save percentage. Shane improved those numbers in the playoffs, a 1.71 GAA and .952 save percentage. Shane tied the team record for most wins in a season (20) during his rookie campaign.
Shane will be skating for Mike Eaves, who just finished his second season leading the Badgers. Wisconsin is a member of the WCHA, one of the toughest and most respected collegiate hockey conferences. UW has been responsible for developing such players as Chris Chelios (Detroit Redwings, NHL) and Danny Heatley (Atlanta Thrashers, NHL).
"Wisconsin is going to be a great fit for Shane. I give credit to Shane and his family. They took there time when most kids nowadays are committing to quickly," comments Steel Head Coach/General Manager Wil Nichol. "It's a great opportunity for Shane and for the University of Wisconsin. Shane's a big time player and the Badgers are a big time program."
2004-2005 CHICAGO STEEL DIVISION-1 COMMITMENTS
Shane Connelly University of Wisconsin-Madison (WCHA)
Nathaniel Brooks University of Massachusetts -Amherst (Hockey East)
Cody Lampl Colorado College (WCHA)
David Sloane Colgate University (ECAC)
Alan Thompson University of New Hampshire (Hockey East)
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