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NCAA sniper Poturalski inks with ‘Canes after ‘interest from numerous NHL teams’

Tyler Kelleher, Andrew Poturalski

New Hampshire forward Tyler Kelleher, right, celebrates with teammate Andrew Poturalski after scoring against Boston University goalie Matt O’Connor during the first period of the Hockey East semifinals in Boston, Friday, March 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

AP

Carolina made an interesting signing on Tuesday, bringing aboard University of New Hampshire forward Andrew Poturalski on a two-year, entry-level contract.

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The deal will pay Poturalski $700,000 on the NHL level or $70,000 on the American Hockey League (AHL) level in 2016-17, and $832,500 in the NHL or $70,000 in the minor leagues in 2017-18. He will also receive a signing bonus of $185,000. Poturalski will report to Carolina’s AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2015-16 season.

“Andrew had an outstanding season with New Hampshire and attracted interest from numerous NHL teams, so we are thrilled that he chose Carolina to start his professional career,” said [GM Ron] Francis. “He’s a smart hockey player with really good speed and skill.”

Poturalski, 22, was the second leading scorer in the country this year, with 52 points in 37 games -- an impressive figure for his sophomore campaign. He’s a bit undersized -- listed at 5-foot-10, 190 pounds -- and had previously spent time with the Sabres and Bruins in their summer prospect development camps.