Habs prospect wins the Frozen Four and sends a clear message to Kent Hughes

Among the winners was Canadian prospect Brett Stapley. The organization that drafted him in the seventh round (190th overall) in the 2018 draft made a point of congratulating their protégé.

Asked about his future, the 23-year-old, who was in his fourth season in the NCAA, was willing to answer following his team's victory.

Stapley could emulate Jordan Harris, Joshua Roy, Lucas Condotta and Emil Heineman who all signed entry-level contracts with the CH recently. He could also get a professional tryout contract and finish the season with the Laval Rocket.

In 41 games this season, the 5-foot-10 right-handed center has 18 goals and 25 assists in the NCAA for a total of 43 points.