Bridgewater Hockey Player Signs Philadelphia Flyers' Contract

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater native Devin Kaplan was recently signed to play with the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Flyers signed forward Devin Kaplan to a three-year entry-level contract. He will report immediately to the Flyers for the remainder of the season, according to General Manager Daniel Briere.

Kaplan, 21, played his first game with the team on April 17. The Flyers shared a video of Kaplan on the ice.

The Flyers selected Kaplan in the third-round (69th overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft. Kaplan has participated in Flyers development camp in 2024, 2023, and 2022, according to the nhl.com/flyers.

He recently completed his junior season with Boston University (BU) serving as an assistant captain.

Kaplan previously played with the North Jersey Avalanche minor hockey program and eventually went on to play two seasons at the U.S. National Development Team Program (USNDTP).

He registered 39 points (13g-26a) in 46 games played with the Under-17 team in the 2020-21 season and 38 points (13g-25a) with the Under-18 team in the 2021-22 season. The forward participated in the Under-18 World Championships in 2022 where he recorded one goal and five assists, according to the nhl.com/flyers.

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