KEARNEY SIGNS W/SPRINGFIELD, ENJOYS MEMORABLE DEBUT

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — On day after signing with the Springfield Falcons, Yale forward Denny Kearney enjoyed a memorable professional debut, assisting on the game-winning goal in the Falcons’ 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Bridgeport Friday in American Hockey League (AHL) action at the DCU Arena. Donning jersey No. 33, Kearney finished with one assist and was plus-1 for the game. He signed an Amateur Tryout Agreement (ATO) Thursday with the Falcons. Kearney recently finished his collegiate career with Yale where he registered 45 goals and 86 assists for 131 points in 138 games. Kearney improved his point production all four years at Yale and collected a career high 16 goals and 41 points in 36 games this past season.