Canucks Sign Forward Michael Carcone To Three-Year, Entry-level Contract

IANS, 16 Jul, 2016 12:07 PM

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks signed forward Michael Carcone to a three-year, entry-level contract on Friday.

Carcone appeared in 66 games for the Drummondville Voltigeurs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in 2015-16, where he tied for the team lead in points (89) and finished first in goals (47) and second in assists (42).

#Canucks sign forward Michael Carcone to a 3-year entry level contract.

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Carcone's goal total tied him for second among all QMJHL skaters while his 16 power-play goals ranked third in the League.

The 20-year-old forward has appeared in 116 regular-season games over two seasons for Drummondville, registering 130 points (59-71-130) and 112 penalty minutes.

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