Fort Myers native Seamus Casey has signed his NHL contract with the New Jersey Devils.

Casey was selected with the 46th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. The defenseman has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Devils .

For the past two seasons, Casey helped lead the Michigan Wolverines to back-to-back Frozen Four appearances.

Now, Casey joins his best friend, SWFL native and fellow Wolverine Gavin Brindley in the NHL.

Casey's signing came just weeks after Brindley inked his contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets .