The Avalanche announced today that the team has signed defenseman Mason Geertsen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Geertsen, 19, just completed his 2014-15 season with the WHL’s Vancouver Giants, where he led all team defensemen in scoring with 38 points in 69 games. .
“Mason is coming off a strong junior season,” said Avalanche Executive Vice President/GM Joe Sakic. “We are pleased to have him under contract and look forward to seeing him at training camp.”
Selected by Colorado in the fourth round (93rd overall) of the 2013 NHL Draft, Geertsen has recorded 78 points (19g/59a) and 437 PIM in 245 career WHL games. The Drayton Valley, Alberta native served as an alternate captain for Vancouver in each of the past two seasons.
Via Press Release