Hoeffel signs with Devils

Ex-Gopher gets entry level contract.

March 21, 2011 at 5:07PM

Mike Hoeffel has signed an entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils, the team reported on its website.

The 21-year-old winger played four seasons for the Gophers. He was the Devils' second-round choice (57th overall) in 2007.

Hoeffel had 13 goals and 11 assists this past season.

The Devils also signed Alaska (Fairbanks) defenseman Joe Sova.

Terms were not announced.


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