Apr 10, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Union Dutchmen forward Micke Vecchione (21) celebrates his goal against the Boston College Eagles goalie Thatcher Demko (30) during the third period in the semifinals of the Frozen Four college ice hockey tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Union defeated Boston College, 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Flyers potential college free agent target Mike Vecchione?

The 24-year-old center is a highly sought after college free agent and has connections to the Flyers organization, attending development camp last summer along with winning a NCAA championship at the Wells Fargo Centre, alongside Flyers star Shayne Gostisbehere at Union College.

Vecchione in four years with the Union College Dutchmen, scored 71 goals along with 104 assists and 125 penalty minutes in 147 games played.

Having the best season of his career, and scoring 29 goals along with 33 assists in 36 games this year and is one of the favorites to win the Hobey Baker.

Scouting report on Mike Vecchione

The NHL team that signs him following the conclusion of the season will do so in hopes of landing a reliable two-way center who wins draws, competes hard, brings energy to each shift, and can chip in offensively with a very good shot at the next level – Jeff Cox (sbncollegehockey.com). A strong and speedy two-way transition winger who possesses good puck and passing skills, and is equally adept at finishing plays as he is creating them. All-in-all, an offensively minded two-way winger that can produce strong numbers due to his patience and responsibility in all three zones. –Curtis Joe, EP 2014

The Saugus, MA native adds leadership, captaining the Dutchmen for the past two seasons. The Philadelphia Flyers who are on the lookout for speed and centers shouldn’t look any further than Vecchione who boasts top level speed and a complete two-way game at the center ice position being called a go-to guy in the faceoff circle.

General Manager Ron Hextall, has shown interest in Vecchione in the past, inviting him to development camp, and would love to add depth to his forward prospect pool adding a top college free agent would go a long way to an already solid pool.

The Union College season hasn’t ended but expect Ron Hextall to get in touch when it does; Vecchione won’t be a free agent long. Vecchione received offers to turn pro last season but declined in order to finish his fourth year at Union.