A hockey player from Fort Saint James has signed an entry-level contract with an NHL team.
Terrell Goldsmith of the Tri-City Americans agreed to terms with the Utah Hockey Club.
The 19-year-old defenseman was drafted by the organization, when they were the Arizona Coyotes, 102nd overall in the 2023 NHL Draft.
Goldsmith was acquired by Tri-City over the summer in a trade with the Prince Albert Raiders.
Originally drafted with the 15th overall pick in the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft by the Raiders, Goldsmith is preparing to play in his 200th career WHL game on Saturday against the Kelowna Rockets.
To date, he’s recorded 30 points (10-20-30).
“It’s the first step towards the next step,” continued Goldsmith. “I want to play professional and that’s what I’m trying to do.”
His pro contract is set to kick in during the 2025-26 season.
We have signed defenseman Terrell Goldsmith to a three-year, entry-level contract! pic.twitter.com/rLKBwIsVQO
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) October 18, 2024
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