Battleford native Bryce Gervais signs two year AHL contract
The American Hockey League’s Chicago Wolves must have liked what Bryce Gervais showed during his 10-game tryout at the end of the 2015-16 season, as it was announced May 9 he had signed a two-year contract with the club.
After completing his four-year NCAA career at the Minnesota State University of Mankato, Gervais signed an amateur tryout with the Wolves at the suggestion of his family advisor who played in Chicago. It didn’t take long for Gervais to make an impact as he scored in just his second game, finishing the year with four goals and two assists in 10 games with Chicago.
“It was a pretty quick process,” Gervais said of contract negotiations. “I talked to the coaches after my last game there and they told me we’d figure something out. I really wanted to be there. It’s a good fit for me, so I’m very pleased with it.”
The 24-year-old Battleford native admitted there were a few other AHL teams that were interested in giving him a contract, but his familiarity with the team and coaching staff in Chicago made it an easy decision for him.