Wisconsin hockey's Quinn Finley, Blake Montgomery forgo remaining eligibility, sign pro contracts
· Yahoo Sports
MADISON – When the NHL calls, you answer.
Wisconsin forward Quinn Finley and Blake Montgomery decided to forgo their remaining college eligibility and sign pro contracts Wednesday, April 15. Finley, the Badgers’ second-leading scorer, had one year left; Montgomery had three.
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Outside of Logan Hensler, a 2025 first-round pick who suffered a season-ending leg injury in January, Finley and Montgomery were the highest draft picks on the UW roster this season
Finley, who is from Suamico, signed a two-year entry level deal with the New York Islanders that begins next season, the organization announced Wednesday. He was a third-round pick by the organization in 2022.
He said goodbye to the UW fans on social media. His post read in part:
“Ever since I was young, wearing the Wisconsin jersey was something I dreamed about, and these past three years have meant more to me than I can put into words. Coming to Madison was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”
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