Halverson Inks Entry-Level Deal with Rangers
July 2, 2015 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Soo Greyhounds News Release
The NHL's New York Rangers announced this afternoon that they have agreed to terms with Hounds' netminder BRANDON HALVERSON on an entry-level contract.
The announcement was made by Rangers GM Jeff Gorton.
Halverson, 19, is coming off his second season with the Hounds.
In 50 regular season games played in 2014-15, the Traverse City Michigan product backstopped the club to 40 wins (40-5-0-2) to go along with a .913 SV% and 2.63 GAA.
He was originally selected by the Rangers with their first overall pick, 2nd Round in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
No further details were available at time of posting.
NOTABLE:
* Halverson is the first Rangers' draft pick in franchise history to earn at least 40 wins in juniors in one season
ABOUT HALVERSON
Set a new franchise record for goaltender wins in a single season (40) and tied franchise record for shutouts in a season (6) ... Named CHL Vaughn Goaltender of the Week, week ending February 15, 2015 after posting a 3-0 record, 1.00 GAA, .965 SV% ... Recorded back-to-back shutouts on Feb. 14 @ PLY and Feb. 16 @ SAR combining for 63 saves ... Made 14 saves in shutout for Team USA vs Team Germany at 2015 WJHC ... Named one of three goalies on Team USA for 2015 WJHC ... Attended prospect (Traverse City, MI) and Main Camp for the Rangers in 2014... Selected by the New York Rangers in the 2nd Round (59th overall) of the 2014 NHL Draft ... Recorded a 2.96 GAA and a .904 SV% in 19 games played for the Hounds during the 2013-2014 season ... Named Vaughn/CHL Goaltender of the Week, for week ending March 9th ... Picked up wins in his first back-to-back starts on Mar. 7 @ SAR and Mar 9 @ WSR ... Recorded his 1st career OHL victory, and the shutout in his 1st regular season game (Saturday, October 5, 2013 @ Belleville). Made 32 saves and was named the 2nd star ... Originally selected in the 7th Round of the 2012 OHL Priority Selection by the Hounds
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