Ted Ryan

Burlington Free Press

University of Vermont freshman defenseman Max Daigle of Quebec has informed UVM head coach Kevin Sneddon that he will not return to campus for the second semester.

According to Sneddon after Vermont’s 3-1 win over Bentley on Saturday evening, Daigle made his decision for several reasons, one of which was academics. Daigle indicated that he believed he needed to attend another university to best pursue his academic program of choice, Sneddon said.

“We have granted him his release and we wish him all the best,” Sneddon said.

Daigle had played 11 games and contributed four assists. He had the potential to be a strong offensive contributor as a defenseman. Daigle is 5-foot-9, 193 pounds and hails from Sant-Lambert, Quebec.

Daigle’s departure leaves UVM with eight defensemen.