Ex-Union forward Coatta signs with RiverKings

by Ryan Fay

Former Union forward Sam Coatta signed with the Southern Professional Hockey League's Mississippi RiverKings, it was announced Thursday.

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Coatta recorded 14 goals and 17 assists in 141 career games with the Dutchmen. The 25-year-old served as an alternate captain last season and was a member of Union's 2014 national championship team.

"Sam is a very solid two-way player," RiverKings coach and director of hockey operations Derek Landmesser said in a release. "He has a high hockey IQ, and also comes from a very good program."

The Minnesota native is the fourth member of Union's 2015 senior class to sign a pro contract this offseason. The other three are forward Daniel Ciampini (Rockford/AHL), goaltender Colin Stevens (Florida/NHL) and forward Max Novak (Albany/AHL).

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