For several years, Glenn Detulleo has been making waves in pro hockey. He isn't the first Cyclone to hit the pro scene, but is definitely the most successful. This season in 64 games, Detulleo has amassed 51 points which ties him for second on the Elmira Jackals of the UHL.
Detulleo has become known in the UHL for his keen ability to make plays. He spent a full season with the Quad City Mallards in 2005-2006 and was there at the beginning of this season until Kalamazoo traded for him. He was then traded again at the trade deadline to rebuilding Elmira.
A 3 year veteran of the UHL, an elite "AA" hockey league, Detulleo has been sought after by many of the league's teams. Perhaps that's why he's been with four different ones in as many years.
He's been a fan favorite wherever he's been. He is a small guy at 5'7" - 170lbs., but he plays like he's 10 feet tall. With great speed and soft hands, he gives the opposing teams fits, just like he did at Iowa State.
In his senior season with the Cyclones in the 2000-2001 campaign, Detulleo was named the nation's top player, earning the prestigious Bob Johnson Award (the Heisman of the ACHA). Two years later, Detulleo became the youngest member of the Cyclone Hockey Hall of Fame.
Coach Murdoch has looked fondly back to the days when Detulleo roamed the Ames/
ISU Ice Arena. Murdoch will often tell players some of the habits Glenn Detulleo formed while in school that allowed him to succeed at such a high level.
He may be one of the greatest players ever to put on the Cardinal and Gold. He still remains in contact with Murdoch and has been close to the team. It was much easier for him when he was in the Quad Cities, but often contacts Coach Murdoch to keep track of how the team is doing.
So Keep your ears open, because we're guessing you'll be hearing a lot more about Glenn Detulleo in the near future!
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