Eric Selleck Gets Call to Panthers

It's a big day for Oswego State Alumni Eric Selleck. Afters playing 197 games in the American Hockey League, Selleck finally gets the call he's been waiting for. Tonight he will make his NHL Debut with the Florida Panthers as they take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Carolina at 7PM.

Selleck becomes the first player in Oswego State History to play an NHL game. He's going into the lineup tonight to replace injured Panthers tough guy George Perros. Selleck has played 60 games for the Rampage this season, scoring 17 points (5-12-17) with 181 penalty minutes. He has played in 197 career AHL games posting 42 points (15-27-42).

Selleck was signed as a free agent by Florida on April 21, 2010 after he finished his sophomore season with 54 points (21-33-54). Selleck also earned First Team All-America honors and was named the SUNY Athletic Conference Herb Hammond Most Valuable Player during the 2009-10 season. He finished his career with 80 points (34-46-80) in 54 career games.

Selleck joins a small list of players who have made the jump from a Division III college to the NHL. The most notable names off that list are former Ducks Goalie Guy Hebert ((Hamilton College), Kurtis McLean (Norwich University) and Keith Aucoin (Norwich University).

So best of luck to Eric Selleck on his career in the Big Leagues!