11th year center Jake Dowell(22) decides to change scenery for 2017/2018, signing a one-year deal with EHC Black Wings Linz of Erste Bank Eishockey Liga after 3 years of exclusively playing in the minors with Hamilton Bulldogs and the last two seasons rejoining rookie squad Rockford Icehogs.
The former Chicago Blackhawks‘ 5th round pick in the 2004 draft (#140 overall) is a veteran of 519 AHL games and tidy 157 NHL contests.
After averaging 20+ points through 4 years at University Of Wisconsin but was part of the 2006 NCAA Championship team.
He had one season where he grew his output to 35 points but only reached the 20 mark twice.
In his only full run in the big league with the club he was selected by (2010/2011), he did get 6 goals and 15 assists for a total of 21.
Even at 32-years old, this is one played that shows no signs of quitting and will likely perform really well in the top Austria league.