The Columbus Blue Jackets AHL affiliate in Syracuse has dipped pretty heavily into the college market and signed three former Division I players:
Tim Filangieri, Defense, Boston College notched eight assists with the Golden Eagles over 35 games last season, while serving as an assistant captain. Filangieri also appeared in one game with the Crunch on April 11 against Rochester. A native of Islip Terrace, New York, Filangieri appeared in 157 games over four years with for BC, registering three goals, 17 assists and 165 penalty minutes.
Chris Higgins, Forward, Boston University scored 14 goals and 34 assists for 48 points in 42 games last season, along with 40 penalty minutes. A native of Lynnfield, Massachusetts, the 5'-11", 185-lb. forward skated in 159 games over four years with the Terriers, notching 49 goals, 84 assists and 92 penalty minutes.
Brock McBride, Forward, Saint Lawrence University skated in 34 games with SLU last year, scoring 13 goals and 20 assists for 33 points, along with 95 penalty minutes. The 5'-10", 192-lb. forward also appeared in eight games with Hartford last season, picking up four assists. A native of Cornwall, Ontario, McBride appeared in 140 games over four years with the Saints, compiling 40 goals, 70 assists and 194 penalty minutes.
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