Welsh returns to NHL action

by Ryan Fay

Former Union standout Jeremy Welsh will reportedly play in his second NHL game tonight.

Welsh (Union Athletics)

According to Carolina Hurricanes beat writer Chip Alexander, Welsh will be on the fourth line tonight when the Hurricanes play the Tampa Bay Lightning. Another former ECAC player, Kevin Westgarth (Princeton), will also be on Welsh's line.

Welsh, who lead Union with 27 goals last season, was spending the lockout plagued year with Carolina's AHL affiliate in Charlotte. He had six goals and seven assists in 37 games.

Hours after Union's loss to Ferris State in the 2012 Frozen Four, Welsh gave up his final year of eligibility and signed with the Hurricanes.

Two days later, on April 7th, he made his NHL debut against Florida. He didn't factor in the scoring that night.