The University of Denver hockey team surprisingly lost another player to an NHL contract Monday, when sophomore forward Emilio Pettersen signed with the Calgary Flames.
Pioneers coach David Carle said last month that junior defenseman and team captain Ian Mitchell was his only off-season “flight risk.” Mitchell signed with the Chicago Blackhawks on April 13.
Pettersen, a 2018 sixth-round draft pick of the Flames, had 19 goals and 65 points in 76 games at DU. The Norwegian led the Pioneers with 35 points in 36 games last season, which was cut short because of the coronavirus.