Jul 19, 2007, 22:20 GMT
San Jose, CA - The San Jose Sharks signed center Logan Couture, the team's first round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, to a contract Thursday. Per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed.
Couture, the ninth overall selection, has spent the last two seasons with the Ottawa 67s in the Ontario Hockey League. This past season, the Guelph, Ontario native ranked second on the team in points (78) and goals (26) and first in assists (52) in 54 games.
'We've followed Logan's career and he comes from a great program,' said general manager Doug Wilson. 'Brian Kilrea and his staff always do a great job developing players. We worked hard to acquire Logan in the draft and we truly look forward to his progression as a player. He is a fine young man and we are happy to have him as part of our organization.'
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