Jaxon Nelson, the captain of @GopherHockey, played a pivotal role in their recent games, scoring the first goal in a match that ended 1-0 against an unspecified team, and later contributing significantly with two goals in a game where Gopher Hockey secured a 3-2 victory over Nebraska Omaha. His performance was highlighted by a tie-breaking goal at 15:46 of the third period, following his earlier goal that tied the game at 2-2 at 9:15. Additionally, Nelson's successful stint with @GopherHockey led to his signing with the Boston Bruins. The Bruins signed Nelson to a one-year, entry-level contract worth $870,000, as he transitions to professional hockey. He will report to the team's AHL affiliate in Providence, R.I., on an Amateur Tryout (ATO) for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. This move marks the Bruins' third NCAA free agent signing in the last month. Notably, Bryce Brodzinski and Rhett Pitlick assisted in the games, with Brodzinski contributing to the 1-0 lead and Pitlick assisting in boosting the lead to 2-0 at 17:43 of the first.
The #NHLBruins have signed their third NCAA free agent in the last month, inking @GopherHockey captain and 6-foot-4, 220-pound center Jaxon Nelson to a one-year, $870,000 entry-level contract on Tuesday. More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/WaoK807Hyw
Fifth-year senior center Jaxon Nelson of @GopherHockey signs a one-year, entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins. He'll report to the team's AHL affiliate in Providence, R.I., on an Amateur Tryout (ATO) through the rest of the 2023-24 season.
With the #NHLBruins signing @GopherHockey captain Jaxon Nelson to a one-year ELC on Tuesday morning, they could be out of the Collin Graf sweepstakes. Were they ever frontrunners to land the @QU_MIH star forward, though? More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/ZGXPpTqEiB
With the #NHLBruins signing @GopherHockey captain Jaxon Nelson to a one-year ELC on Tuesday morning, they could be out of the Collin Graf sweepstakes. Were they ever frontrunners to land the @QU_MIH star forward, though? More from @MurphysLaw74: https://t.co/hgzMcaNbvR
The @GopherHockey captain Jaxon Nelson signs one year, entry level deal with @NHLBruins
The #NHLBruins have signed forward Jaxon Nelson to a one-year, entry-level contract. 📰: https://t.co/n4G4uagG0d https://t.co/Q72VwNV3eB
Bryce Brodzinski boosts the @GopherHockey lead to 2-0 at 17:43 of the first. Rhett Pitlick with the assist.
Jaxon Nelson from Bryce Brodzinski AGAIN, 1-0 Gophers https://t.co/DjLB4cbQD0
Jaxon Nelson scores his second of the game, giving @GopherHockey a 3-2 lead at 15:46 of the third.
Jaxon Nelson ties it 2-2 for @GopherHockey at 9:15 of the third period.
End two periods: @GopherHockey 1, Nebraska Omaha 1. Shots on goal are 25 apiece.