The roster turnover for Wisconsin men’s hockey continues, with goaltender Kyle McClellan and forward Mathieu De St. Phalle signing professional contracts with AHL teams in the last week and losing sophomore forward and leading point-scorer Cruz Lucius to the transfer portal.
McClellan opting to forego his final remaining year of eligibility to turn pro does not come as a shock. The Hobey Baker and Mike Richter award finalist posted 24 wins this season, helping the Badgers to a 13-game turnaround in the win column. McClellan paced the NCAA with a .931 save percentage and seven shutouts this year.