BU captain and defenseman Matt Grzelcyk has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins, the team announced Friday. He will join the Providence Bruins of the AHL on an Amateur Tryout Agreement for the remainder of the year.
Grzelcyk was a third-round, 85th overall draft pick of the Boston Bruins in 2012.
B’s sign Matt Grzelcyk: https://t.co/Pg7oP6uPi0. Get a behind the scenes look at the deal on the next #BehindTheB. pic.twitter.com/wxkFs1asi2
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 1, 2016
Grzelcyk’s 2-year entry-level contract begins in 2016-17. He’ll join @AHLBruins on an Amateur Tryout Agreement for the remainder of 2015-16.
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 1, 2016
Grzelcyk finished his BU career with 95 points in 125 contests. He was named a First Team All-American for the 2014-15 season, and earned Hockey East First Team All-Star honors in his junior and senior years.
In his senior season, in 27 appearances, he had 23 points and finished as a plus-17.
He is the BU second player this week to sign a pro contract, as Danny O’Regan signed with the San Jose Sharks on Friday.