Flames sign college free agent Tyson Gross to two-year entry-level contract

March 12, 2026 - 2:31pm

St. Cloud State forward Tyson Gross skates to the puck against North Dakota during an NCAA hockey game on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in St. Cloud, Minn. (Craig Lassig/AP)

Tyson Gross has inked a deal with his hometown team.

The Calgary Flames announced Thursday that the college free agent has signed a two-year entry-level deal carrying an average annual value of $975,000.

Gross, 23, recorded a team-leading 41 points (18 goals and 23 assists) in 36 games as a junior at St. Cloud State University during the 2025-26 season.

Serving as captain in his third season, Gross was named a finalist for NCHC Player of the Year, Forward of the Year and Defensive Forward of the Year.

A native of Calgary, Gross played his final collegiate game on March 7 when his Huskies lost in the first round of the NCHC playoffs.