The Avalanche announced today that the team has signed forward Joey Hishon to a one-year contract for the upcoming 2015-16 season.
Hishon, who was a restricted free agent, appeared in 13 games for the Avalanche this past season, tallying two points. After making his regular season NHL debut on March 4 vs. Pittsburgh, Hishon scored his first NHL goal, the game-winner, on April 7 vs. Nashville. He spent most of the year with the Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL, recording 36 points in 53 games.
Colorado’s first-round pick (17th overall) in the 2010 Entry Draft, Hishon joined the Avalanche for the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs, tallying one point in three postseason contests.
Avs Sign Joey Hishon To One-Year Deal