Yip signs with Avs

July 23, 9:19 AMBoston Area College Hockey ExaminerJessica Hines

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Brandon Yip, who spent the last four years at Boston University, was signed to an entry-level contract by the Colorado Avalanche yesterday. Yip was drafted by the Avs in the eighth round (239th overall) in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

Yip had a stand-out career at BU. After totaling 31 points in 39 games, he was named Hockey East Rookie of the Year after his freshman season. Last season he was the Terrier’s second leading scorer and was a big part of the National Championship run. Yip’s career numbers at BU work out to 108 points (45g/63a) in 139 career games.

Around Boston: On July 19th, Brooks Orpik, a member of the 2009 Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins thrilled hundreds at the Heights when he spent the afternoon taking pictures and signing autographs with Lord Stanley by his side…2009 Hobey Baker recipient Matt Gilroy was shutout at the ESPY awards. He was up for Best Male College Athlete, but the award went to Florida quarterback Tim Tebow.