Skip navigation
Favorites
Sign up to follow your favorites on all your devices.
Sign up

Johnny Hockey’s little brother signs AHL contract

2015 Beanpot Tournament - Consolation Game

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 23: Matthew Gaudreau #21 of the Boston College Eagles celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Harvard Crimson during the third period of the 2015 Beanpot Tournament consolation game at TD Garden on February 23, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Getty Images

Johnny Hockey’s kid brother, Matt, has signed a one-year AHL deal with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

The Tigers are the New York Islanders’ top minor-league affiliate.

From the press release:

Gaudreau, 22, completed a four-year career at Boston College in March, posting career highs in goals (eight), assists (27) and points (35) in 40 games last season. He ranked second on the Eagles in scoring and led the team in assists during his senior campaign. Overall, Gaudreau recorded 63 points (16 goals, 47 assists) and a plus-25 rating in 119 career contests with Boston College. He signed an amateur tryout (ATO) with Bridgeport on March 28, training with the team in the final weeks of the 2016-17 season.

Gaudreau, an undrafted winger, has a lot to prove as a professional. He’s listed at just 5-foot-9 and 150 pounds, which is even lighter than his brother (157 lbs).