In the AHL, it’s commonplace toward the end of any given season for clubs to bring in players on Amateur Tryout Agreements after they’ve finished their college or junior seasons, whether drafted or undrafted by the parent NHL teams. Near the end of the 2018-19 season, Patrick Newell and Nick Jones were among another crop of players to come out of college and make the jump to the AHL thus continuing the practice. This is a closer look at 2 players for the 2019-20 Hartford Wolf Pack that while not highly touted prospects, are becoming regular contributors to the Pack’s continued strong play through mid December.
Patrick Newell and Nick Jones Under the Pack’s Radar
