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Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Beau Akey to three-year, entry-level deal

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The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Beau Akey to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday. Winnipeg Jets' Nikita Chibrikov (90) checks Edmonton Oilers' Beau Akey (82) during first period NHL preseason action in Edmonton on Sunday September 24, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Beau Akey to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday.

Akey was selected in the second round, 56th overall, in the 2023 NHL draft.

The 18-year-old blueliner tallied 11 goals and 36 assists for 47 points in 66 games last season with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League.

Akey has a goal and two assists through four games with Barrie this season.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 10, 2023.

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