Chris Vande Velde signs NHL Entry Level contract
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Vande Velde just completed his fourth season with UND.
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Vande Velde, the Oilers 5th choice, 97th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, recently completed his fourth season with the NCAA’s University of North Dakota. The 6’2”, 204-pound centre from Moorhead, Minnesota, led the team in scoring this season with 41 points (16G, 25A) in 42 games.
The 22-year-old recreation and tourism major signed an Amateur Tryout (ATO) with the Springfield Falcons.
6’2” 204 lbs. Shoots: Left
Born: March 15, 1987; Moorhead, Minnesota
Edmonton’s 5th choice (4th round), 97th overall, in 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
SEASON TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM GP G A PTS PIM
2003-04 Moorhead H.S. USHS-MN 29 19 24 43 - - - - - -
2004-05 Moorhead H.S. USHS-MN 30 35 32 67 28 - - - - -
Lincoln USHL 7 1 4 5 0 4 0 2 2 0
2005-06 Lincoln USHL 56 16 20 36 70 9 1 3 4 10
2006-07 U of North Dakota WCHA 38 3 6 9 37 - - - - -
2007-08 U of North Dakota WCHA 43 15 17 32 38 - - - - -
2008-09 U of North Dakota WCHA 43 18 17 35 69 - - - - -
2009-10 U of North Dakota NCAA 42 16 25 41 22 - - - - -
COLLEGIATE TOTALS 166 52 65 117 166 - - - - -
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