Beveridge officially commits to Sea Dogs

The Saint John Sea Dogs have locked in American forward Egan Beveridge.

Beveridge, Saint John's top pick in this June's QMJHL Entry Draft, has officially committed to joining the team for the 2023-24 season, the Sea Dogs announced Wednesday.

“We’re thrilled to announce that Egan and the Beveridge family have officially committed to join the Sea Dogs organization,” said Sea Dogs general manager Anthony Stella in a news release. “To add a player of Egan’s caliber to our team is a major step towards the continued success of this franchise.”

A New Hampshire native, Beveridge recorded 16 points in 10 regular season games and 10 points in five playoff games with the Chicago Mission last season. He played at Mount St. Charles Academy in Rhode Island the year before.

The 16-year-old is currently taking part in USA Hockey’s BioSteel Boys 16 Player Development Camp where he's regularly been playing top line minutes.

“When a player like Egan who has many options chooses our program to develop as a player, student and person we take great pride and responsibility in that," added Stella in the release. "Today is a great day for this team and we will work hard to continue with this momentum."

This news doesn't come as a surprise but certainly reduces the chances of a last minute change of plans. Beveridge attended the draft in Sherbrooke and took part in the team's development camp in Quispamsis.

While on the small side (he's listed at 5'8" and 168 lbs), he showed off quickness and skill at the team's development camp. This drafting and signing could prove to be a significant part of Saint John's rebuild.