Welch, Panthers Agree to Terms
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SUNRISE, Fla. - Florida Panthers General Manager and head coach
Jacques Martin announced today that the club has agreed on a
two-year contract with former Harvard defenseman Noah
Welch.
Welch, 25, was acquired by Florida on Feb. 27, 2007 from Pittsburgh
in exchange for LW Gary Roberts. After being acquired by Florida,
the Brighton, MA native scored a goal in his first game for the
Panthers on April 6 at Tampa Bay. In two games with Florida, Welch
had a rating of plus-three. He played in 11 games for Rochester
(AHL) scoring two goals and four assists with 21 PIM.
"We are pleased to have Noah under contract for the next two
seasons," Martin said. "He is a high character and hard working
individual who further adds more depth to our defensive core."
In 22 games played for Pittsburgh, Welch scored one goal and one
assist with 22 PIM. He played in 27 games for the
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL), scoring five goals and 16 assists.
Welch played four seasons with Harvard from 2001-05, serving as the
team Captain during his senior season. He was named first team
All-American by ACHA and named first team All-ECAC Hockey following
his senior season.
