Defenseman Carson Soucy is about to start his second preseason with the Minnesota Wild, after spending the majority of 2017-18 with the AHL’s Iowa Wild. Soucy got some attention during his brief stint to end last season, and will hope to earn himself some more consistent playing time this year.
History
Soucy, a 2013 5th Round Draft Pick of the Minnesota Wild, has taken the long way around to the NHL club. After being drafted Carson decided to take his game to the college level, committing to the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
In 4 seasons spent with UMD, Soucy accumulated 47 Points, 216 Penalty Minutes, and a plus 31 over 147 Games played (per Eliteprospects.