Brett Stapley had just finished a dream senior season at the University of Denver. He set career highs in goals and points and won the NCAA championship, but after two seasons that were disrupted by COVID-19, he was faced with a unique decision.
Already finished his four years of eligibility, the NCAA allowed any athlete with a disrupted season an extra year so Stapley had the choice to return to school. His decision was to forego that option and sign an American Hockey League contract with the Laval Rocket for the 2022-23 season.
“I love the University of Denver, and I can’t thank them enough for everything for the past four years,” Stapley said.