Pederson Signs With Providence of the AHL

PRINCETON (3/19/10) - Jody Pederson, who wrapped up his collegiate career as Princeton's fifth all-time leading scoring defenseman, has signed with the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League, becoming the third member of the Princeton men's hockey class of 2010 to embark on a professional career.

Pederson tallied 58 points on 12 goals and 46 assists in four seasons with the Tigers. He had a season-high 19 points as a junior and received first-team All-Ivy and third-team All-ECAC honors that season. Pederson completed his senior campaign with three goals and 11 assists from the Tiger blue line.

Pederson becomes the 16th Princetonian to appear in a North American minor league this season, joining classmates Zane Kalemba and Mark Magnowski, who have also signed this season.

2009-10 Princeton in the Pros

NHL (3): Jeff Halpern (Los Angeles), George Parros (Anaheim), Darroll Powe (Philadelphia).

AHL (6): Kyle Hagel (Rockford), Zane Kalemba (Norfolk), Mike Moore (Worcester), Jody Pederson (Providence), Brett Westgarth (Worcester), Kevin Westgarth (Manchester).

ECHL (5): Brandan Kushniruk (Idaho), Mark Magnowski (Victoria), Darryl Marcoux (Stockton), Dustin Sproat (Cincinnati), Brett Wilson (Trenton).

CHL (2): Grant Goeckner-Zoeller (Rio Grande Valley), Lee Jubinville (Texas).

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