Gibson signs entry-level deal with Detroit
Soo Greyhounds defenceman Andrew Gibson has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings.
Gibson had the best season of his OHL career in 2023-24 as he played in all 68 regular season games and recorded a career high 12 goals and 44 points. He also appeared in 11 postseason games as the Greyhounds took the Spirit to Game 7 in the second round of the OHL Playoffs.
The 19-year-old has played 119 games with the Greyhounds over parts of three seasons where he’s amassed 65 points. Gibson also won a bronze medal with Canada at the 2023 U18 World Championships.
Detroit selected Gibson 42nd overall in the 2023 NHL Draft.
UPDATE: The #RedWings today signed defenseman Andrew Gibson to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2024-25 season.
Gibson will report to the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. pic.twitter.com/eXVwvPv2k0
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