“What a difference a year has made for Sean Behrens.
This time last October, Behrens was a standout defenseman at the University of Denver returning for his junior season. It went as well as a college hockey season can go.
The 21-year-old Behrens, playing most of the season on the top pair with Pioneers star Zeev Buium, helped the Pioneers win their second NCAA championship in Behrens’ three seasons.
After the season, it was time for Behrens to begin a new challenge.
The Illinois native chose to forgo his senior year to sign an entry-level contract with the Avalanche and start his pro career. Life is much different now. He’s gone from being a big man on campus to a professional rookie learning the ropes at his first NHL training camp.”
MarsBars_1
Behrens was always on the outside looking in, but he looked sharp playing with Cale and de Haan last night. He definitely kept up, but was a bit lost at times, but that’s to be expected.
Hopefully he can do big things for the Eagles this year
AvsFan1981
Solid 7th Dman is probably his top end. But they are always needed over the course of a season
nclpckl31
We’ve followed him since DU and were so excited to see him on a line with Makar last night. I know he’s not ready yet and needs to cook a little with the Eagles, but I have faith in this guy. He puts in the work.
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“What a difference a year has made for Sean Behrens.
This time last October, Behrens was a standout defenseman at the University of Denver returning for his junior season. It went as well as a college hockey season can go.
The 21-year-old Behrens, playing most of the season on the top pair with Pioneers star Zeev Buium, helped the Pioneers win their second NCAA championship in Behrens’ three seasons.
After the season, it was time for Behrens to begin a new challenge.
The Illinois native chose to forgo his senior year to sign an entry-level contract with the Avalanche and start his pro career. Life is much different now. He’s gone from being a big man on campus to a professional rookie learning the ropes at his first NHL training camp.”
Behrens was always on the outside looking in, but he looked sharp playing with Cale and de Haan last night. He definitely kept up, but was a bit lost at times, but that’s to be expected.
Hopefully he can do big things for the Eagles this year
Solid 7th Dman is probably his top end. But they are always needed over the course of a season
We’ve followed him since DU and were so excited to see him on a line with Makar last night. I know he’s not ready yet and needs to cook a little with the Eagles, but I have faith in this guy. He puts in the work.