Sharks sign Quinnipiac F Collin Graf

Field Level Media|published: Thu 4th April, 13:25 2024

Apr 8, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Quinnipiac forward Collin Graf (11) controls the puck from Minnesota forward Rhett Pitlick (77) in the first period during the national championship game of the 2023 Frozen Four college ice hockey tournament at Amalie Arena. credits: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

The San Jose Sharks signed forward Collin Graf to an entry-level contract on Thursday.

The highly coveted free agent paced Quinnipiac with 22 goals and 49 points in 2023-24.

Graf, 21, was named the ECAC Player of the Year and the league's Best Defensive Forward.

"Graf has excelled at the collegiate level, finishing as a Hobey Baker Top-10 finalist for the last two seasons," Sharks general manager Mike Grier said. "His on-ice awareness allows him to process the game at a high level, and is a unique player with a quality 200-foot game who excels in the offensive zone. We are excited to have him join the organization."

Graf helped Quinnipiac win the NCAA national championship in 2022-23 as a sophomore.

Including his freshman season at Union College, he recorded 130 points (54 goals, 76 assists) in 112 games.

—Field Level Media