Golden Knights sign defenceman Zach Whitecloud to two-year extension

Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) and Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud (2) vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Las Vegas. (John Locher/AP)

Defenceman Zach Whitecloud reached a two-year contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights, the team announced Sunday.

The contract holds an average annual value of $725,000. Whitecloud, 23, is in the final year of his entry-level deal.

The Brandon, Man. native has one assist in 17 career NHL games. He also has eight goals and 35 points in 109 career AHL games.

March 22, 2020

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Zach Whitecloud
SIGNED BY
Vegas Golden Knights
LENGTH
2 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Contract Extension
SALARY CAP HIT
$725,000
TOTAL
$1.45 million

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