Pawlaczyk leaves TC, signs with OHL's Colts

The Barrie Colts have come to terms with Dean Pawlaczyk, their 2008 fourth-round draft pick.

The Madison Heights native has decided to sign on with Barrie, despite being heavily recruited by several NCAA schools.

Barrie selected the 5-foot-11 forward 66th overall back in 2008. Pawlaczyk spent last season with the Traverse City North Stars of the North American Hockey League.

Pawlaczyk played minor midget hockey with Belle Tire in 2007-2008 where he was an assistant captain and also led the team in goals.

His uncle, Dan Pawlaczyk, played for the Detroit Jr. Red Wings/Detroit Whalers franchise in the OHL from 1993-1996, winning an OHL championship in 1995.