Foegele scored twice to lead AHL Charlotte to a 5-4 win over Hartford on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Foegele's second tally of the night won the game for the Checkers with just a minute remaining in regulation. After a mediocre regular season in the OHL in 2016-17, Foegele exploded in the playoffs to the tune of 13 goals and 26 points in 22 games en route to being named OHL Playoff MVP. A big body that excels in carving out space down low, Foegele's professional career got off to a good start on Friday.

Foegele signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Hurricanes on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Hurricanes executive vice president and general manager Ron Francis reportedly took note of Foegele at the rookies' camp in September. The 20-year-old center split his 2016-17 campaign between the Kingston Frontenacs and Erie Otters of the OHL, combining for 27 goals, 36 assists, and 40 PIM over 61 games.