All-American Marc Cavosie has signed a professional hockey contract with the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League, thus relinquishing his final year of college eligibility. Terms of the contract are undisclosed.
“I’m thrilled,” the junior from nearby Cohoes said. “I’ve had a tremendous experience at RPI and I’m going to miss my teammates, coaches, and the fans. However, my family and I agree that it’s time I move on and take on the challenges of playing professionally.”
A fourth-round choice of the Wild in the 2000 NHL draft, Cavosie, a forward, led the ECAC in overall points (50), assists (27), power-play points (22), and shorthanded goals (2). He ranked second in overall goals (23) and game-winning goals (4) and third in overall power play goals (9) and shorthanded points (2). In league play, he was first in points (30) and assists (17) and second in goals (13).
Among all players in the nation, Cavosie ranked seventh in points per game (1.39), 11th in goals per game (0.64), 15th in game-winning goals (4), and 17th in power-play goals (9).
At season’s end Cavosie was recognized as an All-ECAC First Team selection, the ECAC Player of the Year, a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, and a First Team National All-American.
Editor’s Note: Kevin Beattie is the Institute’s sports information director.
