Hurricanes Sign Charlie Cerrato to AHL Tryout Contract

Hurricanes Sign Charlie Cerrato to AHL Tryout Contract

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed center prospect Charlie Cerrato to a tryout contract with the AHL's Chicago Wolves. This decision allows the team to consider signing him to an entry-level contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 season or the 2026-27 season. By opting for a tryout rather than a full contract, Cerrato can maintain his NCAA eligibility, providing an avenue for him to potentially return to college hockey if he does not secure …

Penn State Men's Hockey Forward Charlie Cerrato Signs Professional Tryout Agreement With Chicago Wolves

The Chicago Wolves are signing Penn State men’s hockey forward Charlie Cerrato to a professional tryout agreement, sources announced. #Canes 2025 second-round pick Charlie Cerrato has signed a professional tryout (PTO) with the @Chicago_Wolves.https://t.co/RbKMwOD42U— Walt Ruff (@WaltRuff) March 31, 2026 Cerrato will join the Carolina Hurricanes’ AHL affiliate, where he will have the chance to practice and potentially appear in games. A PTO doe…

Penn State’s Charlie Cerrato Turns Pro With Carolina AHL Affiliate

Forward Charlie Cerrato became the fourth Penn State Nittany Lion in the last two days to take a step toward the professional ranks. Rather than signing an amateur tryout agreement, Cerrato is forgoing his final two years of eligibility by signing a professional tryout with the Chicago Wolves, the AHL affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina selected Cerrato No. 49 overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. In two seasons at Penn State, Cerrato …

Penn State men's hockey forward Charlie Cerrato inks PTO with Carolina Hurricanes' affiliate

Charlie Cerrato is turning pro.

Hurricanes Sign Charlie Cerrato To AHL Tryout

The Carolina Hurricanes signed center prospect Charlie Cerrato to a tryout contract with their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, according to a team announcement. Team reporter Walt Ruff reported that the team is keeping its options open regarding signing Cerrato to an entry-level contract, either for the remainder of 2025-26 or one slated to begin in 2026-27. In the increasingly murky, uncertain world of NCAA eligibility, signing Cerrato to a …