I’m going to try to keep a conference-wide list of WCHA players that are leaving early to sign pro contracts this offseason. So far there are six, including two Colorado College players. I’m sure this list will double, maybe triple.

Obviously, it has a big influence on recruiting, too, and who teams will be bringing in next fall.  

 Player                 College              Pos.   Yr    NHL team

Richard Bachman  Colorado Col.    G       so.   Dallas Stars 

Paul Crowder  Alaska Anchorage   F        jr.   NY  Rangers

Trevor Bruess Minn. State              F       jr.   Wash. Caps

Brian Connelly, CC                            D      jr.    Chi. B’hawks

Jamie McBain, Wis.                          D      jr.     Carolina

Ryan Stoa, Gophers                          F     jr.     Colorado Avs

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