Woods makes NHL debut
December 24, 2014 | Men's Hockey
Dec. 24, 2014
MADISON, Wis. -- Former Wisconsin men's hockey forward Brendan Woods became the 78th Badger in school history to play in the NHL after he made his debut on Wednesday with the Carolina Hurricanes.
It was a successful debut for Woods, who wore jersey No. 56 for Carolina. The team skated to a 2-1 shootout victory at the New Jersey Devils.
Originally drafted in the fifth round (129th overall) by Carolina during 2012 NHL Draft, Woods departed Wisconsin after his sophomore season in 2013 after 75 games as a Badger. He recorded 10 goals and 22 points in his career.
Woods had been skating for the AHL's Charlotte Checkers, where he was tied for fourth on the team with 13 points in six goals and seven assists. He had five goals and eight points in 42 games for Charlotte last season.
| BADGERS IN THE NHL IN 2014-15 | |
| NAME | TEAM |
| Rene Bourque | Montreal/Anaheim |
| Adam Burish | San Jose Sharks |
| Brian Elliott | St. Louis Blues |
| Jake Gardiner | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Tom Gilbert | Montreal Canadiens |
| Cody Goloubef | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Dany Heatley | Anaheim Ducks |
| Jamie McBain | Los Angeles Kings |
| Ryan McDonagh    | New York Rangers |
| Joe Pavelski | San Jose Sharks |
| Justin Schultz | Edmonton Oilers |
| Jack Skille | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Brendan Smith | Detroit Red Wings |
| Craig Smith | Nashville Predators |
| Derek Stepan | New York Rangers |
| Ben Street | Colorado Avalanche |
| Ryan Suter | Minnesota Wild |
| Kyle Turris | Ottawa Senators |
| Brendan Woods | Carolina Hurricanes |
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