July 13, 2007

Avalanche, RPI Alum Healey Agree to Terms

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced Friday  the signing of free agent forward and former RPI player Eric Healey to a one-year contract.

Healey, 32, appeared in 80 games last season with the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League, leading that club in goals (27), assists (48) and points (75). The 6'0", 205-pound native of Hull, Mass. finished the 2006-07 season as the 12th leading scorer in the American Hockey League. As a member of the Boston Bruins organization in 2005-06, Healey led the Providence Bruins (AHL) club in points (71) and assists (42) and made an appearance in the 2006 AHL All-Star Game.

Healey played collegiate hockey at R.P.I (1994-98) where he received ECAC Second-Team All-Star honors in 1997 and First-Team honors in 1998. He was named to the NCAA East Second All-American Team in 1997 and 1998.

Hussey, 28, was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins (254th overall) in the 1998 Entry Draft. He signed with the Detroit Red Wings prior to last season and appeared in 75 games with the Red Wings' AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids, Mich. A native of New Haven, Connecticut, the 6'1", 210-pound center played four seasons at the University of Wisconsin and four seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.