Michigan's Kyle Connor officially signs with Jets
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A big piece of the Winnipeg Jets' future is officially locked in.
Kyle Connor, a first-round selection of Winnipeg in 2015, signed his three-year entry-level contract on Monday.
Excited to sign my first NHL contract. Looking forward to the next chapter of my hockey career #WinnipegJets pic.twitter.com/5IzEnI5mUw
— Kyle Connor (@KyleConnor18) April 11, 2016
Connor was unstoppable for the Michigan Wolverines in his first collegiate season, scoring 35 goals and adding 36 assists for 71 points in only 38 games. He was also a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award.
A 6-foot-1, 177-pound winger, Connor is one of many bright prospects in the Jets system.