KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Colorado Avalanche announced Wednesday that the team has signed forward Jason Polin to a one-year, entry-level contract for the 2023-24 season. He will report to the Colorado Eagles on a professional tryout contract.
Polin leaves Kalamazoo as one of the most decorated players in program history. During his time at Western Michigan, he became the first player to win NCHC Player of the Year and Forward of the Year, while becoming the third Bronco to be named a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. He was a First Team All-NCHC selection.
Polin also concluded this season as the nation’s leading goal scorer (30 goals), which marks the second consecutive year a Western Michigan player was at the top of that list. It’s the first time a WMU player has reached 30 or more goals in a season since 1993-94.
During his four years on campus, Polin played in 132 games, totaling 96 points on 60 goals and 36 assists. His career peaked in 2022-23, where he collected 47 points, thanks to 30 goals (five hat tricks) and 17 assists. Along the way, Polin was able to make two NCAA Tournament appearances, including the program’s first tournament win.
Polin was a four-time NCHC Distinguished Scholar Athlete, which is an honor given to student-athletes who maintain a cumulative GPA over 3.50. Studying sport management, Polin maintained a 3.70 GPA and was a finalist for the NCHC Senior Scholar-Athlete Award.
Polin joins Max Sasson and Cole Gallant as Broncos who have signed a professional contract during this offseason.
Comments