Mavericks get grad transfer from RPI

Todd Burgess, an Ottawa Senators draft pick who scored 14 goals as a senior at RPI last season, is transferring to Minnesota State for his final year of college hockey. As a graduate transfer, Burgess will be eligible to play immediately.

Excited to announce my commitment to Minnesota state, Mankato to play hockey and obtain my masters degree next year. To my teammates, coaches, family, fans, and people I met along the way at RPI, thank you for the… https://t.co/6qXhMbIuUT

— Todd Burgess (@burgess_todd) April 16, 2020

Read more about Burgess in The Free Press' article from Friday.

Burgess will be one of what is expected to be at least seven newcomers on next season’s Minnesota State team.

Forwards Brendan Furry, Ondrej Pavel and Connor Gregga and defensemen Akito Hirose and Jake Livingstone already have signed with the Mavericks. Furry spent last season practicing with MSU but was ineligible to play due to signing a previous letter of intent with Niagara before re-opening his recruitment.

The Mavericks also have commitments from forwards Tanner Edwards and Sam Morton. Morton spent a season and a half at Union before returning to junior hockey. Due to transfer rules, he likely will not be eligible until 2021-22. Don't be surprised if MSU brings in another goaltender, too, to solidify the backup situation behind Dryden McKay.