Arizona Coyotes Sign Dylan Guenther to Entry-Level Contract
Published on August 30, 2021 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release
Edmonton, AB - The Arizona Coyotes have inked Edmonton Oil Kings forward Dylan Guenther to a three-year entry-level contract, the team announced today.
Guenther, an Edmonton, Alberta native, was drafted by the Coyotes in the first round, ninth-overall, in July at the 2021 NHL Draft.
The 18-year-old is entering his third season in the Western Hockey League with the Oil Kings.ÃÂ In 78 career games he has amassed 87 points (41G, 46A), 24 penalty minutes and a +47 plus/minus rating.
The 6-foot-2, 181-pound winger finished this past season with 24 points (12G, 12A), two penalty minutes and a +19 plus/minus rating in 12 games. He ranked first amongst all players in the WHL in points per-game (2.00).ÃÂ He was named the WHL's Central Division Player of the Year and Most Sportsmanlike Player.
HeÃÂ was named the WHL's Rookie of the Year following the 2019-20 campaign, becoming the first Oil Kings player to win the Jim Pigott Memorial Trophy.
Guenther represented Canada at the 2021 IIHF U18 World Championships where he captured a gold medal.ÃÂ In seven tournament games he recorded seven points (3G, 4A) while serving as an alternate captain.
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