Connecticut sign Marek Hrivik to ATO

[tfrizz]

http://www.ctwhale.com/news/?article_id=950" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I've talked about this guy a lot leading up to the last couple of drafts. IMO, this is a real steal for the Whale and, potentially, the Rangers. Hrivik's got size, hands, and a great work ethic - I hope everything works out for him, though I wish it was the Baby Pens giving him the tryout.

Think of him like a less-physical Matt Cooke, but with better hands.

[tfrizz]

http://www.ctwhale.com/news/?article_id=958" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Sounds like they've been impressed with Hrivik so far.

[tfrizz]

Through the first round of the playoffs, and a sweep of Bridgeport, Hrivik is leading the Whale in scoring with 4 goals and 0 assists in 3 games.

[tfrizz]

With the Whale out of the playoffs, Hrivik officially led the team in scoring with 5G 4A in 9 games. As a result, he's found himself being called up by the Rangers to be part of their Black Aces.

Not bad for a guy who was packing to go back home to Slovakia just over a month ago.

[mikey287]

Good news everyone, tfrizz's boy was signed by the Rangers. Marek Hrivik with an ELC from New York.

[tfrizz]

Good news everyone, tfrizz's boy was signed by the Rangers. Marek Hrivik with an ELC from New York.

So glad to see him getting rewarded. Still blows my mind that he was passed over in 3 drafts.

[MRandall25]

Good news everyone, tfrizz's boy was signed by the Rangers. Marek Hrivik with an ELC from New York.

[tfrizz]

Good news everyone, tfrizz's boy was signed by the Rangers. Marek Hrivik with an ELC from New York.

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