Latulippe to Call Netherlands Home
The Tilburg Trappers (Netherlands) announced Wednesday the signing of former Clarkson standout Jay Latulippe.
"We had Jay for some time on screen. He is a born winner with a healthy dose of experience. The latter is especially welcome in our selection of young players, "said a delighted coach Theo van Gerwen.
Latulippe spent the past three seasons competing in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) with Cardiff and Dundee. Last season with Dundee, his first with the team, the Saratoga, New York native scored 16 goals and added 21 assists in 37 games. In two seasons (2008-10) with Cardiff, Latulippe amassed 39 goals and 70 assists in 105 regular-season contests.
Prior to traveling overseas, Latulippe spent three seasons competing with teams in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) and Central Hockey League (CHL). In 2007-08, he split time between Odessa and Corpus Christi in the CHL, scoring 14 goals and adding 32 assists in 65 games.
Latulippe opened the 2006-07 season in the United Hockey League, playing in two games for the Elmira Jackals. He then signed with the Laredo Bucks (CHL), appearing in three games before joining Odessa. In 51 games with the Jackalopes, Latulippe scored 42 points (17 + 25).
Latulippe began his professional career in 2004-05, signing with the Johnstown Chiefs of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) after his senior season with Clarkson. He played his first five games as a professional with Johnstown. Latulippe spent 2005-06 in the ECHL, scoring 39 points, including 14 goals, in a combined 64 games with Dayton and Augusta.
Latulippe played four seasons (2001-05) at Clarkson, where he was named the team's Most Valuable Player in his senior season after leading the Golden Knights in scoring with 36 points (16 + 20) in 39 games.
