Men's Ice Hockey

BGSU's Chicoine inks deal with Boston Bruins affiliate

From BGSUFalcons.com.

Bowling Green Hockey defenseman Gabriel Chicoine has signed with the Maine Mariners, the ECHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins. Chicoine, a defenseman from St. Dominque, Quebec, transferred to Bowling Green after spending three seasons with Norwich University.

"We are really happy for Gabe," said Bowling Green Falcons Head Coach Ty Eigner. "He came into our program this year and was an immediate positive contributor both on and off the ice! We wish him all the best as he starts his professional career."

Chicoine finished the season with one goal and 18 assists for 19 points. He led all Falcon defensemen in assists and points, tying for second on the team in assists and fifth on the squad in points. He was one of five players to play in all 37 games, joining linemate Eric Parker as the only defensemen to do so. Chicoine blocked 28 shots, tied for third on the team. He was also an effective member of the power play unit, tallying one goal and ten assists for 11 points. He ranked second in power play assists and tied for third in power play points.

Chicoine registered four multi-assist points performances on the season, tying Taylor Schneider for the team lead. He was named CCHA Defenseman of the Week on October 11. While at Norwich, Chicoine earned ACHA First Team All-American while helping the Cadets to a 54-8-5 record in his three-year career.

The Maine Mariners are the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Boston Bruins.