Canucks sign Lind to entry-level contract

The Vancouver Canucks signed forward Kole Lind to a three-year, entry-level contract Thursday, the team announced.

The 19-year-old was taken in the second round - 33rd overall - in last June's draft. He recently amassed a 20-game point streak with the WHL's Kelowna Rockets between Dec. 9 and Feb. 2, wherein he tallied 15 goals and 38 points.

"Kole has had an outstanding season in Kelowna despite missing games due to illness and injury," general manager Jim Benning said in a release. "We've been impressed not only with his high-end offensive skill but also in the way he battles, sees the ice and makes plays in the defensive end. We're excited for him to continue his development and provide further forward depth for our organization."

Lind leads the Rockets in scoring with with 35 goals and 85 points in 51 games this season.

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