Israel's solid goaltending will be missed, but the other half of the sophomore dynamic duo--Tripp Tracy (who by the way is also a Philadelphia draft pick)--will be back and will most likely assume the majority of the goaltending duties.

In addition, junior Steve Hermsdorf, who was a star on the junior varsity squad in addition to being the third-string varsity netminder, will move up and be Tracy's back-up.

"We're very happy for Aaron, since he has a great opportunity," Hermsdorf said. "Everybody's also happy for me that I'm getting an opportunity. Everybody's happy for everyone."

"It's really a good decision," Cohagan said. "Israel had an excellent year, he has great potential and he had a deal that isn't offered too often."

"We want him to know we support him."

Unless, of course, someone else happens to be donning an opposing jersey sometime in the future.