Wisconsin men's hockey: Joel Rumpel signs with NHL's San Jose Sharks

According to a tweet from his agency, Uptown Sports, Wisconsin senior goaltender Joel Rumpel has signed an NHL contract with the San Jose Sharks.

Uptown Sports is pleased to announce the signing of Wisconsin goaltender Joel Rumpel to a contract with the San Jose Sharks. #NHL @Rumpz91

— Uptown Sports (@uptownhockey) March 26, 2015

I'm excited to be a part of the @SanJoseSharks organization. I wanted to thank my family, friends, coaches and fans for all the support!

— Joel Rumpel (@Rumpz91) March 26, 2015

Rumpel had a fantastic four-year career with the Badgers, finishing with a career save percentage of .918 and goals-against average of 2.51.

A native of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Rumpel ranks second all-time on Wisconsin's career shutouts list with 10. Rumpel's save percentage ranks third all-time on the UW list and his goals-against average sixth. His 53 career victories rank fifth.

Rumpel was also a 2015 nominee for the Hockey Humanitarian Award for his extensive service to the community.

The contract with the Sharks is for one year, starting with the 2015-16 season. Rumpel will finish the current season on an ATO (amatuer tryout offer), and will report to the Worcester Sharks of the AHL.

.@Rumpz91 on ice with #WorSharks today! pic.twitter.com/TqElNYz9rT

— Worcester Sharks (@WorcesterSharks) March 26, 2015

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