Coyotes GM Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed forward Lucas Lessio to an entry-level contract. 

Lessio recorded 34-25-59 and 71 penalty minutes in 66 games with the Oshawa Generals (OHL) in 2011-12. He tied for the team lead in goals and was second on the team in points. 

The 19-year old native of Maple, Ontario also took part in the 2012 Canada-Russia Challenge, a four-game international tournament between the Canadian and Russian junior teams held August 9-14.

Lessio was selected by the Coyotes in the second round (56th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.