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Avalanche sign former Vee

Former Penticton Vee Tyson Jost has been signed to the NHL's Colorado Avalanche with a three-year, entry-level contract.

The native of St. Albert, Alta., recently completed his freshman year at the University of North Dakota.

“The most rewarding aspect of being a coach is seeing your players achieve their dreams," said Penticton Vees Head Coach Fred Harbinson.

"From the first day I met Tyson his dream was to do everything possible to someday have an opportunity to play in the NHL; it is now a reality and I couldn’t be happier for him and his family.”

Jost was selected in the first round, 10th overall, in the 2016 NHL Entry Draf last June.

Avalanche GM Joe Sakic told NHL.com Jost is an all-round 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,” Sakic said.

Jost, 19, was named the 2015-16 B.C. Hockey League MVP after tallying 104 points in 48 games for the Penticton Vees.

His 2.17 points per game average was the highest in the league.

Jost will join the Avalanche for the remainder of the season and debut on Friday when the Avalanche host the St. Louis Blues.



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