Vegas Golden Knights Sign Forward Zach Dean To Entry-Level Contract

VEGAS (December 2, 2021) - Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmonannounced today, December 2, that the team has signed forward Zach Dean to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Dean has recorded nine points (4 G, 5 A) to go with eight penalty minutes in seven games with the Gatineau Olympiques of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League this season. The forward recorded 20 points (10 G, 10 A) along with 20 penalty minutes in 23 games for Olympiques during the 2020-21 regular season and added two points (1 G, 1 A) in four playoff games. During the 2019-20 campaign, Dean finished with 46 points (18 G, 28 A) through 57 contests for the Olympiques and was selected to the QMHJL's All-Rookie Team. Dean was selected by the Golden Knights in the first round (30th overall) during the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
Zach Dean, Forward
Birthplace: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Height: 6-0
Weight: 176 lbs.
Age: 18
Shoots: Left
- Has posted nine points (4 G, 5 A) to go with eight penalty minutes in seven games for the QMJHL's Gatineau Olympiques this season
- Totaled 20 points (10 G, 10 A) in 23 games for the Gatineau Olympiques during the 2020-21 regular season and added two points (1 G, 1 A) in four playoff games
- Finished with 46 points (18 G, 28 A) in 57 games for the Gatineau Olympiques in 2019-20, which was ranked third in scoring for the team
- Was named to the 2019-20 QMJHL All-Rookie Team
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