After a few reports that he may bypass signing with the Ottawa Senators to test unrestricted free agency this summer, the organization announced this morning that University of North Dakota defenceman Christian Wolanin has signed a two-year entry-level contract.
In 40 NCAA games this season, Wolanin led the Fighting Hawks in scoring with 12 goals and 35 points. Per the Senators’ press release, Wolanin “became the first defenceman to lead UND in scoring since long-time NHL star James Patrick accomplished the feat in 1982-83 and was named to the all-National Collegiate Hockey Conference team following the completion of the regular season.