Capitals Sign Garrett Pilon

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

The Washington Capitals have signed forward Garrett Pilon to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2017-18 season, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today. Pilon will report to Hershey (AHL) at the conclusion of his WHL season. 

FROM CAPITALS MEDIA RELEASE:
Pilon, 18, registered 65 points (20g, 45a) in 67 games with the Kamloops Blazers (WHL) this season and led the team in assists, ranked third in points and fourth in goals.

The 5’11”, 188-pound forward set WHL career highs in goals, assists and points in 2016-17 and recorded 18 multi-point games. In addition, he posted a pair of six-game point streaks. Last season, Pilon registered 47 points (15g, 32a) in 71 games with the Blazers and led Kamloops in game-winning goals (6) and ranked second among WHL rookies in game-winning goals.

The Kindersley, Saskatchewan, native earned 112 points (35g, 77a) in 138 career WHL games with Kamloops. Pilon was drafted by the Capitals in the third round, 87th overall, in the 2016 NHL Draft.

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By Jon Sorensen

About Jon Sorensen

Jon has been a Caps fan since day one, attending his first game at the Capital Centre in 1974. His interest in the Caps has grown over the decades and included time as a season ticket holder. He has been a journalist covering the team for 10+ years, primarily focusing on analysis, analytics and prospect development.
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