The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially announced the signing of forward Thomas DiPauli to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Originally drafted by the Washington Capitals in the fourth round (100th overall) of the 2012 NHL Draft, DiPauli became a free agent on Aug. 16, and a deal with the Penguins was initially reported by multiple sources on Thursday.
The 22-year-old appeared in 37 games for the University of Notre Dame this past season, notching 14 goals and 18 assists.
In 145 career games at the NCAA level, DiPauli recorded 30 goals and 48 assists. His offensive upside will bring added depth to the Stanley Cup champions' already loaded forward corps.
