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Badgers goaltender Connor Ungar signs with Edmonton Oilers  

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First-year goaltender Connor Ungar has signed an entry level contract (ELC) with the Edmonton Oilers where he will be assigned to the AHL affiliate Bakersfield Condors, per CBC Sports’ Ben Steiner.  

Ungar is coming off a record-breaking season for the Badgers where he registered a program-high 20 wins, which was also the most in U Sports this season.  

Ungar was named U Sports Rookie of the Year, awarded the Clarke Drake Trophy for best first-year player in the country and named to the U Sports all-Canadian second team.   

Ungar also boasted an impressive .932 SV% and 2.15 GAA, which was second amongst all goalies in the OUA who played 20 or more games.  

Ungar is the second goalie in six seasons to sign with an NHL team after posting unbelievable numbers in their rookie season at Brock. In the 2018-19 season with the Badgers, Logan Thompson did the same after an incredible rookie year, signing with the Vegas Golden Knights.  

Ungar also joins former Badgers Adam Berg and goaltender Roman Basran who both signed pro contracts after the 2022-23 season. Both players signed with the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL), the affiliate league to the AHL and the same league Logan Thompson started his professional career.   

For the official report on the Ungar signing, visit NHL.com.  

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