Sting’s DeAngelo signs with Lightning

Wednesday December 3, 2014

TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Anthony DeAngelo to a three-year, entry level contract, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced Tuesday.

DeAngelo, 19, has skated in 22 games this season with the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League, recording seven goals and 27 points to go along with 52 penalty minutes. He ranks first for points and is second for assists (20) among all OHL defensemen. The Sewell, New Jersey native also led all OHL defensemen for points (71) and assists (56) last season.

The 5-foot-11, 173-pound defenseman has skated in 203 career OHL games, all with the Sting over four seasons, recording 37 goals and 179 points to go along with 248 penalty minutes. DeAngelo has also appeared in 10 career OHL playoff games, collecting two goals and four points.

“As a group, we’re very happy for Tony; it’s the first step in achieving his goal of becoming a National Hockey League player. He has gotten better for us each year, and it’s nice to see him get rewarded,” comments Sting Assistant Coach, Andy Delmore.

DeAngelo comments, “It’s an exciting week for both me and my family. It’s an honor to be selected by Team USA, and a big moment, signing my first pro contract. I’d like to thank my coaches and the entire Sarnia Sting Organization for their support over the last 4 years.”

DeAngelo was originally selected by the Lightning in the first round, 19th overall, at the 2014 NHL Draft in Philadelphia. DeAngelo was recently named to USA Hockey’s preliminary roster for the 2015 U.S. National Junior Team.

He was one of 41 OHL players chosen in the 2014 NHL Draft including one of 10 first round picks.

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