The Nanaimo Clippers’ most dynamic player in recent history has made it to the pros.
Sheldon Rempal, who played three seasons in Nanaimo from 2013-16, signed a two-year entry-level contract with the NHL’s L.A. Kings organization, according to a club press release earlier this week.
Rempal, a 22-year-old forward from Calgary, led his Clarkson University NCAA Div. 1 team in scoring this past season with 23 goals and 46 points and he was a plus-19. His goal and point totals were the most by a Clarkson Golden Knights player in more than 20 years.
“Obviously, we are sorry to see him go, but it is a fantastic opportunity for Sheldon,” said Clarkson coach Casey Jones on the Clarkson University Athletics website. “It is a lifelong dream of his to play professional hockey, and this is his chance to pursue that goal. We wish Sheldon nothing but the best.”
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In his final season with the Clippers in 2015-16, Rempal scored 59 goals and 110 points in 56 games.
He could not be reached for comment.