July 31, 2009

Lowell Inks Prough

NEWARK, NJ – The Devils and the American Hockey League’s Lowell Devils today announced the signings of eight players, including former Brown standout Jeff Prough.

Prough, 23, spent the majority of the 2008-09 campaign with Trenton. Last season, he finished first on the ECHL Devils with 31 goals, was tied for fifth with 30 assists, and second with 61 points. The 5-10, 170-lb. forward made his professional debut by appearing in nine ECHL contests in 2007-08 following a four-season collegiate career at Brown University (ECAC). While with the Bears, he totaled 49 goals and 60 assists for 109 points and 134 penalty minutes in 127 contests. Born April 20, 1986 in Farmington Hills, MI, he led the school in scoring during each of his last three seasons.