Former Golden Griffin standout and recent graduate Josh Heidinger has continued his successful hockey career in the professional ranks. Heidinger finished his first run at the pro level by helping the Cincinnati Cyclones to the Kelly Cup as champions of the ECHL.

In 10 playoff games, Heidinger totaled six points on three goals and three assists. In his first career postseason game at the professional level, Heidinger scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 overtime victory.

Canisius' all-time leading scorer, Heidinger set school records with 137 points and 95 assists during his four years with the Golden Griffins. As a senior, Heidinger set career highs with 39 points, 11 goals and 28 assists during the 2009-10 campaign.

Heidinger is one of four Griffs to sign professional contracts after the season. Carl Hudson singed with the Rochester Americans of the AHL, while Dave Cianfrini played for the Victoria Salmon Kings and Jason Weeks was a member of the Bakersfield Condors of the ECHL.