Pair of Bobcats joins AHL teams

Pair of Bobcats joins AHL teams

By Marty Joseph, QBSN Staff Writer

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Seniors Scott Zurevinski and Dan Clarke signed professional contracts and joined teams in the America Hockey League this past week.

Zurevinski, the former captain of the Bobcats, signed with the St. John’s IceCaps, the top affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Winnipeg Jets.

In his four years as a Bobcat, Zurevinski totaled 46 goals and 46 assists for 92 points in 155 career games, placing him fourth in Quinnipiac history. Zurevinski was the seventh junior in Quinnipiac ice hockey history to be named captain and in the 2008-09 season, he was named the program’s Rookie of the Year.

Clarke signed with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, the top affiliate of the NHL’s New York Islanders.

 

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Clarke’s best year came as a sophomore in 2009 when he posted a 15-15-2 record with a   2.52 goals against average and a .913 save percentage. He broke the Quinnipiac single-game and ECAC Hockey single-game record with a 73 save performance in a five-overtime victory against Union in the ECAC Hockey Quarterfinals. He was named Quinnipiac’s Most Valuable player at the end of his season. In his career, he finished with a 32-32-5 record with a 2.62 GAA and a .902 save percentage. His 32 wins and goals against average both rank third in Quinnipiac's Division I history while his five career shutouts also rank third all-time.