GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — University of North Dakota junior forward Shane Gersich has signed an entry-level contract with the NHL’s Washington Capitals.
The Chaska, Minnesota, native was a fifth-round pick of Washington in the 2014 draft, 134th overall.
Gersich was a member of UND’s national championship team in 2015-16, scoring nine goals and 11 points in 37 games as a freshman. He finishes his college career with 43 goals and 77 points in 117 games.
Gersich is the second member of this year’s North Dakota team to sign an NHL contract. Junior defenseman Christian Wolanin made his debut with the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.