Bruins sign Brandon Carlo to entry-level contract

The Boston Bruins signed defenseman Brandon Carlo to an entry-level contract, general manager Don Sweeney announced Friday.

The 18-year-old is attending his first NHL training camp after being drafted 37th overall by the Bruins this year.

Considered a long shot to make the team out of camp, Carlo may get a longer look as a result of injuries suffered by Dennis Seidenberg and Zdeno Chara.

He recorded a goal in preseason action against the New York Rangers on Thursday.

Carlo has appeared 134 games for the WHL's Tri-City Americans, tallying seven goals, 31 assists, and 156 penalty minutes.