It’s official, former UND goalie Zane McIntyre has signed a ELC with the Boston Bruins. McIntyre’s signing leave UND with a goalie that played 43 minutes of colligate hockey experience and another with no collegiate experience.
Boston, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, June 23, that the Bruins and goaltender Zane McIntyre have agreed to sign a two-year entry-level contract.
“The Bruins are very excited to have Zane as a part of our organization,” said Sweeney. “He had a tremendous career at North Dakota and while it was a difficult decision for him to leave, we all feel he is ready to start his pro development and that he will be an NHL goalie.”
In 42 regular season games played for University of North Dakota this season, the 22-year-old goaltender posted a 29-10-3 record (led the NCAA in wins) along with a 2.05 goals against average and .929 save percentage. McIntyre’s 29 wins this season ties him for the second most in UND single-season history and he helped lead the team to the 2015 Frozen Four.
McIntyre played three seasons with the University of North Dakota amassing a 58-24-9 record, which ties him for the UND’s all-time record in career wins. He also holds UND’s all-time record in career goals against average (2.08) and save percentage (.927).
McIntyre is expected to start his professional career with the AHL’s Providence Bruins.
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