Stars sign 1st-rounder Heiskanen to entry-level contract

The Dallas Stars have locked up first-round pick Miro Heiskanen to a three-year entry-level contract, the club announced Saturday.

Heiskanen was chosen third overall by the Stars in June's draft after Central Scouting ranked him fourth among eligible European skaters, and tops among defenseman.

The 17-year-old suited up for HIFK of the Finnish Elite League last season, recording 10 points in 37 games. He also represented Finland at the world juniors and the U-18 World Junior Championship, where he was named the top blue-liner at the tournament.