>Former RedHawk defenseman Dan Boyle (Class of ’98) has been acquired by the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. Boyle, who spent 6 years of his professional career on the Tampa Bay blueline, was sent to San Jose, along with Lightning teammate Brad Lukowich in exchange for Matt Carle, Ty Wishart, a first round 2009 draft pick and a fourth round draft pick in the 2010 draft. In his 4 years at Miami, Boyle netted 40 goals and 107 assists for a total of 147 points and was a 1997 & 1998 First Team West All-American selection.

Here is the official announcement