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Jaroslav Chmelar Signs Entry-Level Contract With The New York Rangers
3/20/2024 10:07:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey
Chmelar becomes the second Friar to ink an NHL contract this season.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College men's hockey sophomore forward Jaroslav Chmelar (Nove Mesto nad Matuji, Czechia) has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New York Rangers on Wednesday (March 20). Chmelar becomes the second Friar to sign an NHL contract this week, joining Luke Krys who signed with Dallas on Tuesday.
A fifth round pick of the Rangers in the 2021 NHL Draft, Chmelar notched 12 goals, 16 assists, 28 points with a +5 rating and 106 shots on goal in 59 career games with the Friars. He also earned a silver medal with Czechia during the 2023 World Junior Championship where he totaled three goals and two assists over seven games.
For more updates on the Providence College men's hockey program, follow the team on Twitter @FriarsHockey.
A fifth round pick of the Rangers in the 2021 NHL Draft, Chmelar notched 12 goals, 16 assists, 28 points with a +5 rating and 106 shots on goal in 59 career games with the Friars. He also earned a silver medal with Czechia during the 2023 World Junior Championship where he totaled three goals and two assists over seven games.
For more updates on the Providence College men's hockey program, follow the team on Twitter @FriarsHockey.
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