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New York Islanders sign star Wisconsin hockey forward
TL;DR
Quinn Finley, a forward from the Wisconsin Badgers, has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the New York Islanders. He was drafted in the third round of the 2022 NHL draft as the 78th overall pick.
Key points
- Quinn Finley signed a two-year entry-level contract
- Finley played for the Wisconsin Badgers
- He was drafted 78th overall in the 2022 NHL draft
- Entry-level contracts are age-dependent
- Finley turns 22 on August 8
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Wisconsin Badgers forward Quinn Finley has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders.
The team announced its newest acquisition on April 15, as Finley is the latest Badgers men's hockey player to make it to the next level.
Remember, the Islanders selected Finley in the third round of the 2022 NHL draft. He was selected with the No. 78 overall pick.
It should also be noted that entry-level contracts are age-dependent. 18-21 year old players are guaranteed a three-year contract, but Finley turns 22 on August 8, which places him into the two-year entry-level contract category.
Finley is fresh off a stellar junior season where he finished with 33 points (17 goals, 16 assists). With National Championship experience, the 43-34-5 Islanders could certainly use a forward like Finley on their roster.
The Wisconsin native made quite a name for himself in the USHL prior to his time in Madison. In total, Finley scored 89 points in 110 career NCAA games. Most impressively, five of those points came during this year's NCAA Tournament where he had a pair of goals and three assists.
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This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Wisconsin forward Quinn Finley signs with NHL's New York Islanders
Q&A
Who is Quinn Finley and what team did he sign with?
Quinn Finley is a forward from the Wisconsin Badgers who signed a two-year entry-level contract with the New York Islanders.
What was Quinn Finley's draft position in the NHL?
Quinn Finley was selected in the third round of the 2022 NHL draft with the 78th overall pick.
Why did Quinn Finley receive a two-year entry-level contract?
Quinn Finley received a two-year entry-level contract because he turns 22 on August 8, which makes him eligible for this contract type.