Career
He was previously a prospect of affiliate, the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (National Hockey League). As an Undrafted Free Agent, Carey played college hockey with the Saint Lawrence Saints in the a National Collegiate Athletic Association Men"s Division I ECAC Hockey conference. In his junior year, Carey"s outstanding play was rewarded with a selection to the 2012-2013 ECAC Hockey All-Conference First Team.
At the conclusion of his senior year with the Saints, Carey was signed as a free agent by the Arizona Coyotes to a one-year entry level deal on March 19, 2014.
He then immediately joined the Coyotes" AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates, on a try-out contract for the remainder of the 2013-2014 season. In his first full professional season, he split the season between the Pirates the Coyotes ECHL affiliate, the Gwinnett Gladiators.