Ross Olsson Signs Amateur Tryout Contract With ECHL’s Worcester Railers

BEVERLY, Mass. – Endicott men's ice hockey forward Ross Olsson (Billerica, Mass.) has signed an amateur tryout contract (ATO) with the Worcester Railers of the ECHL. It was announced by the organization earlier today.

"Ross is a terrific person, he's relentlessly working to get better and a special offensive talent," said Endicott men's ice hockey head coach R.J. Tolan. "I'm excited for him to get an opportunity in Worcester."

In 94 career games for the Gulls (2015-19), Olsson compiled 55 goals and 79 assists for 134 points. He also registered 23 power play goals, three shorthanded tallies, and six game-winning goals.

Olsson currently ranks first all-time in program history in points, assists, and power play goals. He also is second in points per game (1.43), goals, goals per game (0.59), and game-winning goals, third in assists per game (0.84) and shorthanded goals, and sixth in games played.

ROSS OLSSON CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Awards

Academic

• 2017-18 AHCA All-American Scholar
• 2017-18 CCC Academic All-Conference
• 2016-17 CCC Academic All-Conference
• Dean's List

Athletic

• 2017-18 New England Hockey Writers' Association All-Region selection (3/28/18)
• 2017-18 CCC All-Conference Second Team
• CCC Player of the Week (2/5/18)
• HERO Sports D3 Men's Ice Hockey HERO of the Week (2/9/18)
• 2016-17 All-CCC Second Team
• 2016-17 Joe Concannon Award Semifinalist
• 2015-16 New England Hockey Writers' Association All-Region selection
• 2015-16 ECAC Northeast All-Conference First Team
• 2015-16 ECAC Northeast All-Rookie Team
• 2015-16 ECAC Northeast Rookie of the Week (11/30/15, 1/19/16, 2/15/16)

MORE ON THE WORCESTER RAILERS

Founded in 2016, the Worcester Railers HC introduced a new way to be a part of professional hockey in North America. Taking its cue from the European sporting club model, Worcester Railers HC is more than just a game-night experience. Our fans are members and partners in all that we do. On the ice, our goal is to bring a Kelly Cup Championship to Worcester. Off the ice, we strive to serve as a national ambassador of our city by contributing to the local economy, enhancing the quality of life for everyone in Central Massachusetts, and developing a philanthropic presence throughout the community.

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(Photo Credit - David Le '10)