Greg Carey (12)

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Springfield Falcons‘ 2nd year left wing Greg Carey(12) is having an outstanding breakout season.

He’s already eclipsed scoring marks from his rookie campaign with 3 goals, 6 assists for 9 points and a +4 rating.

The 5’10” 204 lbs. undrafted forward looks much bigger than his stats might suggest and plays an all out checking style game, while always heading to the net for offensive chances.

Signed to a 1-year entry level deal by Arizona Coyotes he split time in his first campaign between then affiliate Portland Pirates and Atlanta Gladiators.

He was close to a point-per-game guy in the ECHL, picking up where he left off after four years of college hockey at St. Lawrence University.

Left unqualified going into 2015/2016, he was a training camp invite to Coyotes‘ camp and was on the list to be reassigned to new farm club Springfield, although he was an unrestricted free agent.

He signed a one-year AHL deal and although he had a bit of a bumpy start has found himself with opportunities that he’s answered and has performed well on the team’s first line.

The 25-year old may just play himself into a new big league contract but will have to keep pace.