Union College's Foo to leave NCAA, could sign NHL contract in summer

One of the most sought-after college players has elected to forgo his final year of NCAA hockey.

Spencer Foo of Union College announced on Wednesday that he will finish the Spring term and will then likely wait until the summer to sign a contract with an NHL club, Union College announced in a release.

"After much thought and consideration, I am happy to announce that I have decided to take the next step towards fulfilling my life long dream of playing in the NHL," Foo said. "While I am ecstatic to make this announcement, I am also saddened that I will be leaving Union College. This has been a very difficult decision for my family and I, but we believe it is the best decision for my hockey career."

Foo is coming off an incredible third year with the Dutchmen where he finished fourth overall in Division I points with 62 and was named a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award.

The 22-year-old is expected to draw attention from many NHL clubs including the Los Angeles Kings, who have already expressed their interest according to Jon Rosen of LAKingsInsider.com.

In all, Foo concludes this season with 26 goals and 62 points - more than his previous two years combined - after Union was bounced from the NCAA tournament in the first-round last weekend by Penn State 10-3.