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Former Burlington Cougars star Josh Jooris (photo credit - Terence Leung/Calgary Flames), who was a free agent invite to the Calgary Flames summer development camp, officially signed his entry-level NHL contract to join the club.

The Burlington, Ontario native played two successful seasons with his hometown Cougars from 2008-10, before joining the Union College Skating Dutchmen as a freshman in 2010-11.  After a successful rookie season that saw Jooris notch 34 points in 42 regular season games played, he would team with Greg Carey to have a record-breaking 2010-11 season.  Jooris would lead the CCHL in scoring with 116 points, including 90 assists which is the third best total all-time, to help the Cougars win the CCHL regular season title.  Although they would be upset by Newmarket in the post-season, Jooris' tremendous season was rewarded with him being named the OHA Junior 'A' Player of the Year.

Congratulations to Josh on living out his dream!

Below is the official press release from the Calgary Flames website (www.calgaryflames.com):

The Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed center Josh Jooris to a two-year, two-way entry level deal.

"Josh is a right shot center with size and skill,” said Flames General Manager Jay Feaster. “During our recent development camp he played an aggressive, up-tempo style and displayed good grit and a high compete level. Our staff felt strongly that we should attempt to get him signed, and we are pleased to welcome him to the organization. He will play for us in Penticton and then will be given an opportunity to compete for a spot at main camp."

Jooris, a native of Burlington, ON played the past three seasons with Union College of the ECAC. In his final collegiate season he finished 4th in team scoring with 28 points while his goals total of 12 placed him third on the club. Prior to his NCAA career, Jooris was the OJHL scoring champion with 116 points in 50 games during the 2009-10 campaign.

Contract Terms: Two-year entry level contract $832,500 / $70,000 per year and a signing bonus of $92,500 in each year for an AAV of $925,000.

JOSH JOORIS - CENTER

BORN: Burlington, ON DATE: July 14, 1990

HEIGHT: 6’01’’ WEIGHT: 190 lbs.

SHOOTS: Right

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as a free agent on July 30, 2013