Former Vipers defenceman signs deal with NHL team
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Former Vernon Viper Christian Felton has a chance to make the jump from college hockey to the pros after signing a one year, entry-level deal with the Vancouver Canucks.
The 24-year-old defenceman from Medina, Ohio recently completed his senior college season with the Merrimack College Warriors in Massachusetts, collecting seven points (3-4-7) and four penalty minutes in 26 games. He established personal bests in goals and points at the college level and led the team in blocked shots with 55.
“We are happy to have Christian join our organization,” Canucks GM Patrik Allvin said. “We brought him into our development camp last summer and have kept a close eye on his progress. We look forward to working with him and helping Christian adjust to things as he starts his pro hockey career.”
The 6’1”, 190-pound right-shot defenceman has appeared in 98 games at the college level, split between Merrimack College and Bentley University, posting 17 points (7-10-17) and 44 penalty minutes.
