Patterson signs with Orlando
Kent Patterson signs deal with Orlando Solar Bears.The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliate of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Toronto Marlies, announced today that they have agreed to terms with G Kent Patterson.
Patterson (6-1, 180 lbs.) was drafted in the fourth round, #113 overall, by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2007 NHL draft. He played two games for the Lake Erie Monsters (AHL) last season, going 1-1 with a 3.00 GAA and .902 save percentage. In 40 games with the Denver Cutthroats (CHL), he posted a 23-10-7 record with a .922 save percentage and 2.71 GAA. Patterson completed his rookie season in 2012-13, playing five games for Lake Erie with a 1-2-1 record, 2.55 GAA, and .907 save percentage, and 33 games for Denver going 14-10-6 with a 3.01 GAA and .910 save percentage.
A native of Plymouth, MN, Patterson played four seasons (2008-12) for the University of Minnesota (NCAA), posting a career record of 44-29-9 with a 2.46 GAA and .912 save percentage. In his senior season (2011-12), Patterson was the WCHA Goaltending Champion, a WCHA First Team All-Star, an NCAA Second Team All-American, and was named to the WCHA All-Academic team.
-- Orlando Solar Bears Press Release --
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05/08/2014 - 14:00
