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One of the top blueliners in college hockey is turning pro. On Thursday, San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier announced that the team has signed defenseman Eric Pohlkamp to a two-year, entry-level contract.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Sharks To Sign Eric Pohlkamp To Entry-Level Deal

The Sharks will be signing defense prospect Eric Pohlkamp to his entry-level contract in the coming days, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. The deal will begin next season, so he won’t play in tonight’s season finale against the Jets.

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 2

Hobey Baker Hat Trick Finalists Announced

T.J. Hughes, Max Plante and Eric Pohlkamp were named the Hobey Hat Trick finalists — the three players with the opportunity to be named the Hobey Baker Memorial Award winner.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 28

2026 NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament: Kings’ Slukynsky, Red Wings’ Plante highlight standouts from Day 2

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San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / July 4, 2024

Musty on How Easy It Is To Play With Will Smith, Pohlkamp Talks Celebrini Effect on Attendance

Quentin Musty and Will Smith look great together. The duo lit up the San Jose Sharks’ prospect scrimmage, helping their Team Teal to win the Marchment Cup 8-7 in the shootout despite Eric Pohlkamp and Team White’s best efforts.

College Hockey News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 31, 2024

Breaking down four key men's college hockey transfers

The NCAA Transfer Window is nearing its June 4 closing date, after staying open for 45 days rather than 30 for the first time following an October rule change.

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San Jose Sharks News / The Rink Live / April 30, 2024

Defenseman Eric Pohlkamp decides to transfer to Denver for the challenge

DENVER — Eric Pohlkamp received plenty of accolades as a freshman for the Bemidji State men's hockey team. He was named to the All-CCHA First Team, the All-CCHA Rookie Team and was a finalist for the CCHA Rookie of the Year and CCHA Defenseman of the Year awards.

Denver Pioneers News / The Avs Report / April 18, 2024

Pioneers add two players from the NCAA transfer portal

There is no rest for David Carle and the Denver Pioneers. Fresh off capturing their NCAA-record 10th National Championship on Saturday, the Pios are already busy on tweaking the roster for the 2024-25 season.

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San Jose Sharks News / The Rink Live / April 2, 2024

Bemidji State's Eric Pohlkamp named CCHA Defenseman of the Month, enters transfer portal

DEEPHAVEN, Minn. For the second time this season, Bemidji State freshman Eric Pohlkamp has been named CCHA Defenseman of the Month, the league announced Tuesday.

NHL News / The Rink Live / March 18, 2024

Two Michigan Tech skaters earn CCHA weekly honors following dramatic semifinal win

DEEPHAVEN, Minn. Michigan Tech landed two players on this week’s CCHA weekly awards list following the Huskies’ thrilling Mason Cup semifinal victory last weekend over Minnesota State.

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NHL News / The Rink Live / March 15, 2024

Mitch Wolfe’s offensive breakthrough is parallel to Bemidji State’s collective growth

BEMIDJI By now, Bemidji State men’s hockey team followers have heard the song and dance about the 2023-24 season. An up-and-down start included a myriad of nonconference losses and a bevy of injuries.

NHL News / The Rink Live / March 11, 2024

Big weekend for Michigan Tech's Isaac Gordon garners fourth CCHA Rookie of the Week honor

DEEPHAVEN, Minn. For the fourth time this season, Michigan Tech’s Isaac Gordon is the CCHA Rookie of the Week. The Huskies’ freshman capped off a dazzling weekend by earning weekly honors Monday, headlining an awards list that also included a five-point outing from Bemidji State freshman Eric Pohlkamp, who was named Defenseman of the Week.

NHL News / The Rink Live / March 11, 2024

Six different schools represented on CCHA All-Rookie Team

DEEPHAVEN, Minn. Six different schools were represented on the CCHA All-Rookie Team, which was announced by the league on Monday. Bemidji State’s Eric Pohlkamp and Minnesota State’s Evan Murr were selected on the blue line, while Bowling Green’s Cole Moore was the league’s top rookie goaltender.