‘”I first met Carter in Chicago, my first year as Developmental Goaltending Coach for the Blackhawks. I got a chance to work with him in the American League [in 2011-12], his second year coming out of university [at UMass-Lowell],” Allen said. “Carter makes a great first impression on and off the ice. He is a competitive guy that really battles on the ice and I could see early on that his teammates really respected him for the work ethic and character he brought to our team.”‘