March 26, 2015
MapleLeafs.com: Bailey Takes Part in First Practice | Bailey Looking to Develop in Toronto
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Former Penn State men's hockey forward Casey Bailey (Anchorage, Alaska) will make his NHL debut tonight for the Toronto Maple Leafs as a right wing against the Florida Panthers.
Bailey, who announced his decision to leave Hockey Valley for the pro ranks on Saturday, is set to appear for the Maple Leafs at 7:30 p.m. The Alaskan native joined Toronto on Wednesday and on Thursday, confirmed to members of the media he would play.
The game is scheduled to air on TSN4 in Canada and Fox Sports Florida in the United States. Bailey will appear on a line with Joakim Lindstrom and Sam Carrick.
Bailey's appearance will mark the first Penn State hockey player in the NHL, just 895 days after the program's first Division I game. Bailey had a Big Ten-leading 22 goals along with 18 assists for Penn State's first 40-point season. A Hobey Baker Award candidate, Bailey was among the top 10 scorers in the country all season long and left Penn State as the all-time leader in goals (45) and points (80).
Known for his powerful shot, Bailey led NCAA Division I men's hockey with 211 shots, averaging 5.7 shots per game. Bailey bagged five power play goals, two game-winners this season and a plus-11 rating.
For his career, Bailey played in 96 games scoring 45 times with 35 assists. Bailey attempted 454 shots, had a minus-9 rating and accumulated 91 penalty minutes. He registered 13 power play goals in his three years.