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Weinstein Signs Entry Level Contract with Colorado Avalanche

October 6, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


Spokane Chief defenseman Saige Weinstein has signed a three-year, entry level contract with the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.

Weinstein, 18, is currently in his third full season with the Chiefs will play in the WHL this season. He recorded 18 points (4g/14a) in 57 games last season (2022-23), ranking third among Chiefs defensemen in scoring. He has played 122 WHL games in his career.

The 6-foot, 174-pound defensemen recently attended the Avalanche's 2023-24 development camp, rookie camp and training camp. Weinstein appeared in one preseason contest for the Avs after skating in two games for Colorado at the 2023 Rookie Faceoff tournament in Las Vegas. He potted the game-winning goal in the team's final game of the rookie tournament against the Vegas Golden Knights.

A native of Edmonton, Alberta, Weinstein has totaled 32 points (5g/27a) in 122 career WHL contests. He has also appeared in four career WHL postseason outings. Internationally, Weinstein represented his country at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, recording one point (1a) in five appearances to help Canada capture the gold medal.

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