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Avalanche Sign Ryan Stoa and Cedric McNicoll
Friday, Mar. 27th, 2009
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that it has signed University of Minnesota forward Ryan Stoa to an entry-level contract.
Colorado’s first selection (second round, 34th overall) in the 2005 Entry Draft, Stoa was named to the 2008-09 All-WCHA First Team after leading the Gophers with 46 points (24g/22a) in 36 games during his junior season. Stoa, Minnesota’s team captain, finished as the WCHA scoring champion with 36 points (19g/17a) in 27 league games. The 21-year-old native of Bloomington, Minn., currently ranks sixth in the nation in points-per-game (1.28) and third in goals-per-game (0.67).
“Ryan brings an element of size, skill and leadership to our organization,” said Avalanche Vice President of Hockey Operations Craig Billington. “He just completed a solid season at the University of Minnesota and we are excited for him to begin his pro career.”
The 6-foot-3, 200-pound forward finished his collegiate career with 97 points (47g/50a) in 120 games.
The Avalanche also announced that it has signed free agent forward Cedric McNicoll to an entry-level contract. McNicoll, 20, led the Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) with 104 points (38g/66a) in 65 regular season games.
Colorado’s first selection (second round, 34th overall) in the 2005 Entry Draft, Stoa was named to the 2008-09 All-WCHA First Team after leading the Gophers with 46 points (24g/22a) in 36 games during his junior season. Stoa, Minnesota’s team captain, finished as the WCHA scoring champion with 36 points (19g/17a) in 27 league games. The 21-year-old native of Bloomington, Minn., currently ranks sixth in the nation in points-per-game (1.28) and third in goals-per-game (0.67).
“Ryan brings an element of size, skill and leadership to our organization,” said Avalanche Vice President of Hockey Operations Craig Billington. “He just completed a solid season at the University of Minnesota and we are excited for him to begin his pro career.”
The 6-foot-3, 200-pound forward finished his collegiate career with 97 points (47g/50a) in 120 games.
The Avalanche also announced that it has signed free agent forward Cedric McNicoll to an entry-level contract. McNicoll, 20, led the Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) with 104 points (38g/66a) in 65 regular season games.
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