University of Michigan forward Macky Samoskiewicz has signed a professional tryout agreement with the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL.
Samoskevich, a 2021 first-round draft pick (24th overall) from the Florida Panthers, is giving up his junior and senior years with the Wolverines.
Samoskiewicz was third on the team in scoring that season with 43 points, averaging 1.10 points per game, finishing the season 15th in the NCAA in points per game. He finished second on the team in scoring with 20 goals and added 23 assists.
A native of Sandy Hook, Connecticut, Samoskevich scored the winning goal in overtime against Penn State to send Michigan to the Frozen Four. With points in 26 of 39 games, he had three three-point games this season and was named second-team All-Big Ten.
During his freshman season, he had 10 goals and 19 assists in 40 games and was named to the Big Ten all-freshman team and the Big Ten all-tournament team.
Samoskevich finishes his career at Michigan with 30 goals and 42 assists for 72 points in 79 games.