Jul 13, 2007, 21:45 GMT
Tampa, FL - The Tampa Bay Lightning re-signed defenseman Paul Ranger to a three-year contract on Friday.
The 22-year-old Ranger appeared in 72 games for the Lightning last season, recording four goals and 24 assists and 42 penalty minutes. He ranked third among Lightning defensemen in goals and points.
'Paul Ranger is a very good young hockey player who should only continue to develop and get better,' said executive vice president and general manager Jay Feaster. 'He has played some important minutes for us over the past two seasons and we expect he will be called on even more in the upcoming campaign. Now that he has become a regular NHL player, we look forward to him continuing to develop all aspects of his game, including contributing more to the team's offense. We are thrilled to have him under contract for the next three years.'
Ranger made his debut with the Lightning in 2005-06, and has five goals and 41 assists in 148 career games.
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