Canadiens Sign Engqvist
Published on July 13, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
MONTREAL, QC -Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced today the signing of forward Andreas Engqvist to a three-year contract (2009-2010 - 2011-2012). As per club policy, financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Engqvist, 21, spent last season with Djurgardens IF of the Swedish Elite League where he totaled 16 points (nine goals, seven assists) and 12 penalty minutes in 31 games. The 6-foot-3, 196-pound centreman played the past three seasons with Djurgarden IF amassing 32 points (15 goals, 17 assists) and 44 penalty minutes in 126 games. The native of Stockholm, Sweden participated in the Canadiens' development camp last week at the Bell Sports Complex in Brossard, Quebec.
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