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Wisconsin hockey's Quinn Finley, Blake Montgomery forgo remaining eligibility, sign pro contracts
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Wisconsin hockey players Quinn Finley and Blake Montgomery have signed professional contracts, opting to forgo their remaining college eligibility. Finley signed a two-year entry-level deal with the New York Islanders, while Montgomery had three years left at UW.
MADISON – When the NHL calls, you answer.
Wisconsin forward Quinn Finley and Blake Montgomery decided to forgo their remaining college eligibility and sign pro contracts Wednesday, April 15. Finley, the Badgers’ second-leading scorer, had one year left; Montgomery had three.
Outside of Logan Hensler, a 2025 first-round pick who suffered a season-ending leg injury in January, Finley and Montgomery were the highest draft picks on the UW roster this season
Finley, who is from Suamico, signed a two-year entry level deal with the New York Islanders that begins next season, the organization announced Wednesday. He was a third-round pick by the organization in 2022.
He said goodbye to the UW fans on social media. His post read in part:
“Ever since I was young, wearing the Wisconsin jersey was something I dreamed about, and these past three years have meant more to me than I can put into words. Coming to Madison was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”
Q&A
What professional teams did Quinn Finley and Blake Montgomery sign with?
Quinn Finley signed a two-year entry-level contract with the New York Islanders, while Blake Montgomery's signing details were not specified.
How many years of college eligibility did Quinn Finley and Blake Montgomery have left?
Quinn Finley had one year of eligibility remaining, while Blake Montgomery had three years left at the University of Wisconsin.
