© Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/c976a7e2-a7b1-47ea-a44a-1c2df155774e.jpeg] © Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images AHL Graduates Making A Difference In NHL The Henderson Silver Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl/latest-news/vegas-golden-knights-assign-grigori-denisenko-and-akira-schmid-to-henderson-silver-knights]announced they have signed forward Trevor Connelly and goaltender Cameron Whitehead to professional tryout agreements (PTO) for the remainder of the season. Connelly signed a three-year entry level deal while Whitehead signed a two-year entry level deal that begin next season with the Vegas Golden Knights earlier this week. Vegas' first round pick in the 2024 draft, Connelly recorded four goals and nine assists in 23 games as a freshman with the Providence College Friars this season. The 19-year-old also won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2024 World Junior Championship. After dealing with injuries and putting up average point totals this season it is somewhat surprising to see Connelly turn pro after only one NCAA season and it will be interesting to see how he plays with Henderson down the stretch. Whitehead posted a record of 13-17-3 with a .911 SP and 2.74 GAA with the Northeastern Huskies this season. A fourth round pick of the Golden Knights in 2022, he finishes his two-year NCAA stint with a 30-31-6 record, .914 SP and 2.68 GAA, backstopping Northeastern to the 2024 Beanpot title. With the Silver Knights sitting last in the Pacific Division Connelly and Whitehead will have the opportunity to adapt to the pro game with little pressure. Check out The Hockey News' Vegas Golden Knights team site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights] for more roster updates and analysis. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl/] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.
