The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed forward Matt Nietoto a two-year contract through the 2019-20 season.
Nieto, 25, set a career high with 15 goals in 2017-18, topping his previous best of 10 tallies in both 2013-14 and 2014-15 with the San Jose Sharks. The Long Beach, Calif., native finished the season with 26 points (15g, 11a) and contributed three points (0g, 3a) in six postseason contests. He notched his first career NHL hat trick on Oct. 24 versus Dallas, also finishing a career-high plus-4.
Avalanche Signs Matt Nieto
Forward inks two-year contract With Colorado
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