Sting defenceman,
Anthony DeAngelo signs
3-year Entry Level
contract with the Tampa
Bay Lightning.
Tuesday evening, Sarnia
Sting defenceman,
Anthony DeAngelo signed
a 3-year Entry Level
contract with the NHL’s
Tampa Bay Lightning.
DeAngelo was selected 19th
overall by the Lightning
in last year’s NHL Entry
Draft.
In his draft year, the
Sewell, NJ native led
all OHL defenceman with
15 goals and 56 assists
for 71 points in 51
games players. This
season, DeAngelo has had
yet another strong
start, registering 27
points in 22 games.
“As a group, we’re very
happy for Tony; it’s the
first step in achieving
his goal of becoming a
National Hockey League
player. He has gotten
better for us each year,
and it’s nice to see him
get rewarded,” comments
Assistant Coach, Andy
Delmore.
It’s been a busy week
for DeAngelo, winning 5
straight with the Sting,
capturing the OHL lead
in points by a
defenceman, being
invited to USA Hockey’s
WJC camp, and now
signing his first
professional contract.
DeAngelo comments, “It’s
an exciting week for
both me and my family.
It’s an honor to be
selected by Team USA,
and a big moment,
signing my first pro
contract. I’d like to
thank my coaches and the
entire Sarnia Sting
Organization for their
support over the last 4
years.”