The Carolina Hurricanes announced that they have signed University of New Hampshire forward Andrew Poturalski to a two-year entry level contract. The sophomore forward is ranked second in the NCAA in scoring with 52 points (22g, 30a) in 37 games this season. Poturalski was reported to be on the radar of a number of teams, and previously attended prospect camps with both the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins. He will report to the Charlotte Checkers on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2015-16 season.
The official press release from the team follows, and we'll add to this developing story as additional information and reaction becomes available.