The Nashville Predators announced today that forward Patrick Harper, a senior at Boston University, has signed an entry-level contract (ELC) with the team. The two-way contract is for two years, and officially marks the start of the 2016 fifth round pick’s development within the Nashville Predators’ system.
NEWS: General Manager David Poile announced today that the #Preds have signed forward Patrick Harper to a two-year, entry-level contract.https://t.co/vuEOOfRvgu
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) March 20, 2020
Harper has earned a wide array of accolades during his collegiate career with the Boston Terriers, including third team Hockey East All-Star. His statistics:
Other statistics of note:
- 2016: 9 GP, 0.22 Primary Points per Game
- 2017: 20 GP, 0.80 P1/G
- 2018: 38 GP, 0.40 P1/G
- 2019: 32 GP, 0.75 P1/G, 62.5% Goals For Percentage, +19.4 EV relative Goals For %/
Patrick Harper was named alternate captain this season, and finished his senior campaign second overall in points to fellow Predators prospect David Farrance—who may choose to sign an ELC as well.
Harper also has experience on the international level, playing at the World Junior Championships in 2017 (where he won gold) and 2018 (bronze).
We will provide you with more in-depth analysis, as always, from Eric very soon.
All stats courtesy of Elite Prospects and Pick224.com