San Jose Sharks Sign NCAA Champion Eric Pohlkamp to Two-Year Contract
Sharks sign NCAA champ Pohlkamp to 2-year deal
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The San Jose Sharks have signed 22-year-old defenseman Eric Pohlkamp to a two-year entry-level contract. Pohlkamp, a fifth-round pick in 2023, was instrumental in leading the University of Denver to an NCAA championship and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award.
- 01Eric Pohlkamp signed a two-year entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks.
- 02Pohlkamp was a fifth-round pick by the Sharks in the 2023 NHL Draft.
- 03He helped the University of Denver win the NCAA championship with a 2-1 victory over Wisconsin.
- 04Pohlkamp led all college defensemen with 18 goals and 21 assists this season.
- 05He was named the Sharks' prospect of the year.
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The San Jose Sharks have officially signed Eric Pohlkamp, a 22-year-old defenseman and Hobey Baker Award finalist, to a two-year entry-level contract. Pohlkamp was selected in the fifth round of the 2023 NHL Draft and played for the University of Denver, where he was a key player in their recent NCAA championship victory over Wisconsin, scoring 18 goals and 21 assists during the season. His performance made him the leading scorer among college defensemen. Over his career at Denver, he accumulated 40 goals and 58 assists in 119 games. Additionally, Pohlkamp has international experience, having scored three points in seven games for Team USA at the World Junior Championships. His contract will cover the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons, and he has been recognized as the Sharks' prospect of the year.
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Pohlkamp's signing adds depth to the Sharks' defense and showcases the team's commitment to developing young talent.
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