Avalanche sign Jost to entry-level deal, will join club for rest of season

The Colorado Avalanche signed forward Tyson Jost to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Wednesday.

Jost was drafted 10th overall by the Avalanche last year and had an impressive showing in his first and only season at the University of North Dakota this season, contributing 16 goals and 35 points in 33 games.

"We are excited to announce that Tyson has signed his entry-level contract and will be joining us for the rest of this season," general manager Joe Sakic said. "Tyson is an all-around player. He competes, plays the game hard and is reliable at both ends of the ice. He just finished a strong year at North Dakota and we're looking forward to seeing him in an Avalanche sweater."

Jost - who captured silver as a member of Team Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship - will join the Avalanche where he will play the remainder of the regular season.