Pittsburgh Penguins' prospect Jack Beck stirred controversy on Friday after committing to Arizona State University for the 2025-26 season - despite signing an AHL contract with Pittsburgh this past spring.
Penguins' Prospect Stirs Controversy With NCAA Commitment
Last season, <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' prospect Jack Beck got off to a great start with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL to kick off his professional career, establishing himself as a point-per-game player, seeing a small and successful sample size in the AHL, and - subsequently - <a href="https://www.wbspenguins.com/penguins-re-sign-beck-for-next-season/">earning himself an AHL contract for the 2025-26 season</a>.
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