Walleye sign Howdeshell, Keenan

Toledo, Ohio – Forwards Keeghan Howdeshell and Conlan Keenan have each agreed to terms with the Toledo Walleye for the 2021-22 season.Howdeshell, a native of Brighton, Michigan, joins the Walleye following a big 2019-20 campaign where he posted 37 points (13g-24a) over 47 games in his first pro season with Rapid City. That year also featured one contest at the American Hockey League level with Tucson. Last year he skated in four games for Jacksonville. Prior to turning professional, the 23-year-old had a strong two years in the Ontario Hockey Leagye, averaging nearly a point-per-game with 113 points (62g-51a) in 127 contests for the Soo Greyhounds.

Keenan, 26, skated in 28 games last season with the Tulsa Oilers, posting nine points (6g-3a) in his rookie campaign. The native of Webster, New York dominated at the college level while playing four years for SUNY-Geneseo that included two seasons as team captain, posting 172 points (86g-88a) in 110 career games. Keenan was named SUNYAC Conference Player of the Year in 2019-20, when he picked up 50 points (22g-28a), third most in NCAA Division III that season.