Flames sign U.S. junior gold medalist Tyler Parsons to entry-level deal
The Calgary Flames signed goaltender Tyler Parsons to a three-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Sunday.
A second-round draft pick last year, Parsons starred for the U.S. at this year's world juniors, as the Americans won gold over Canada in a shootout. Parsons was perfect in the skills competition with the championship on the line, stopping all five Canadian shooters he faced.
The 19-year-old certainly has a winning pedigree, as his resume includes a Memorial Cup championship - won in overtime - with London last year. He's apparently clutch, too.
Parsons has also produced an excellent 2016-17 season in the OHL, with a .925 save percentage in 34 games. He's gotten better in each of his three junior campaigns:
| Season | GP | SV % | SO |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 33 | .905 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | 49 | .921 | 4 |
| 2016-17 | 34 | .925 | 4 |
From Chesterfield, Mich., Parsons is 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, and - the Flames hope - the goalie of the future in Calgary.
Also on Sunday, the Flames announced the signing of forward Ryan Lomberg to a two-year, two-way contract beginning next season. Lomberg's spent this season in the AHL, and has eight goals and 11 assists in 57 games.
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