July 17, 2008

Lowell Inks Former Yale Duo

Newark, NJ -- The Lowell Devils of the American Hockey League (AHL) announced Thursday the signing of four players, including former Yale defenseman Matt Cohen and former Bulldogs' forward Brad Mills.  The announcement was made by New Jersey Devils' President/CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello.  As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.

Cohen, 22, rejoins the organization after appearing in 72 games with Trenton (ECHL) and three games with Lowell (AHL) last season.  The 6-1, 200-lb. defenseman compiled five goals and 17 assists for 22 points and 67 penalty minutes for the ECHL Devils in 2007-08.  Cohen appeared in nine games with Trenton in 2006-07 following the completion of his four-season collegiate career at Yale University (ECAC).  Born November 8, 1985 in New York City, he also spent two seasons with the United States Development Program.

Mills, 25, split the 2007-08 season between Trenton (26 games) and Lowell (16 games).  He first joined the organization by appearing in eight games with Lowell in 2006-07.  Mills spent four seasons at Yale University, compiling 26 goals and 35 assists for 61 points and 152 penalty minutes in 96 games played.  The 6-0, 195-lb. forward was born March 5, 1983 in Olds, Alta.

The American Hockey League's Lowell Devils and the ECHL's Trenton Devils are both owned and operated by the National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils.