Despite conflicting rumors and reports earlier this week, sophomore forward A.J. Greer has departed Boston University and will play for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, a source confirmed with The Daily Free Press.
USCHO posted earlier Saturday that BU had confirmed his departure. Greer has also been removed from BU’s roster online.
Greer attended a Huskies game on Friday night and later wore the team’s jersey after the game.
Anthony John Greer est officiellement un @HuskiesRn #lhjmq pic.twitter.com/k2RJjBmma8
— Jean-François Vachon (@jf_vachon76) December 19, 2015
Greer had four goals and eight assists in 55 games in his BU career.
The Joliette, Quebec native told La Frontière in Quebec the following (translated from French):
“It’s a great atmosphere. … The coaching staff and the team have helped me in my decision as is the fact that there is great chemistry here…
Anthony John Greer describes himself as a power forward. “I have the skills and am able to play on both sides of the rink. I’m always the guy who works harder and I’m a winner, “he assured.
He believes being able to help the Huskies. “I’ll have to adapt myself to the guys and the league, but I will not change my style of play,” he said.