Travis Hamonic Signs Entry-Level Deal With Islanders

[Thrillhouse]

The New York Islanders announced today the signing of Travis Hamonic to a three-year entry-level contract.

Hamonic completed his four-year junior hockey league career with the Brandon Wheat Kings on Sunday as they were defeated by the Windsor Spitfires in the Memorial Cup Championship. The 6’2, 215 pound defenseman was named a 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup All-Star, totaling 11 points (four goals and seven assists) in 15 games.

Hamonic represented Team Canada at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Saskatoon, SK. In six games, Hamonic scored a goal and two assists.

A native of St. Malo, MB, Hamonic played the majority of his junior hockey career with the Moose Jaw Warriors. In 171 games played with the Warriors, Hamonic tallied 28 goals and 76 assists for 104 points. He was traded from the Warriors to the Wheat Kings this season and played 10 regular season games with Brandon, registering five points (1 goal and 4 assists).

[canuckfan]

I was watching him closely during the Memorial Cup, because he caught my eye during the World Juniors - he can hit, score, play great defense - Islanders have a keeper here for sure, and I wouldn't be surprised if he makes the starting roster in October. Between Hamonic and Calvin De Haan, the Isles have a couple decent prospects on their blue line.

[blades29]

He'll be good. I enjoy watching him play. BIG presense in Brandon, thats for sure.

[nyislesfan45]

A prospect that is over 6 foot and over 200 pounds? Unreal !


By all accounts, Harmonic sounds like a real good kid.

[Isles4life]

Glad to hear they got the deal done. Hamonic sounds like he was a really good find by the Islanders scouting staff, which we don't get to say all that often. Hopefully he continues to develop nicely as he starts his pro career.

[BrianTheAdsFan]

He's not afraid to hit that's for sure. Hope he continues to progress.