The Arizona Coyotes signed 2022 first-round draft pick Logan Cooley to a three-year, entry-level contract, bringing an end to speculation about the player’s future. The 19-year-old player was previously considering returning to Minnesota to play another year of college hockey.
Cooley hit the ground running after being selected third overall in last year’s draft, scoring 22 goals and making 38 assists in 39 games for Minnesota to take them to the NCAA championship game. Second in the country with 60 points, Cooley was able to grab at least one point in 32 games.
After initially deciding to return to the Gophers for another college season, Cooley took to Instagram to reveal that he had changed his mind. “I want to fulfill my lifelong dream of becoming an NHL player,” the rising star explained. “The hardest part of coming to this decision was feeling like I was letting people down, but I have to be true to myself and do what’s in my heart. I’m so grateful for my time as a Gopher.”
