EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Beau Akey to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday.
Akey was selected in the second round, 56th overall, in the 2023 NHL draft.
The 18-year-old blueliner tallied 11 goals and 36 assists for 47 points in 66 games last season with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League.
Akey has a goal and two assists through four games with Barrie this season.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 10, 2023.
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