SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Recent Irish graduate former forward for the University of Notre Dame hockey program Trevor Janicke has signed his first professional contract with the Calgary Wranglers of the American Hockey League. The AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames signed Janicke to a two-way AHL/ECHL contract in early July. Janicke graduated from Notre Dame in May with a master’s degree after dedicating five years to the Irish at forward and serving two seasons as an alternate captain.
“For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamt of playing hockey at Notre Dame and these last five years have exceeded every expectation I had,” Janicke said. “I don’t have the words to describe how grateful I am for this place, and all the things it has taught me. I want to thank Coach Jackson and the rest of the staff for the opportunity to represent this great university and live out my childhood dream. It truly has been the honor of my life and I will always look back on my time at Notre Dame with pride.”
In five seasons in an Irish sweater, Janicke laced up his skates in a program-best 175 contests and amassed 85 points off 44 goals and 41 assists. Most recently, he posted 16 points, boasting nine goals and seven assists in his final season with the Irish while leading the team with one shorthanded tally.
“Lastly, to my brother JJ [Justin Janicke] – from the days in the backyard as little kids pretending to play for the Irish to doing it together for real. We’ve pushed each other so hard and are only going to continue to do so. You are one of my biggest role models and it has been a dream come true playing at Notre Dame with you.
“With that being said, I am super excited to start my pro career with the Calgary Wranglers and for the great opportunity ahead of me,” Janicke concluded.
The Maple Grove, Minnesota native is set to make his professional hockey debut in the Calgary system in 2024-25.