The University of Maine goaltender Victor Östman, a collegiate free agency, was signed by the Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) to an entry-level deal today. He is anticipated to report to the Coachella Valley Firebirds, Seattle’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, on an amateur tryout contract for the remainder of the season. The two-year, two-way contract ($950,000 AAV) is scheduled to begin next season.
“We are thrilled to have Victor join our team following a stellar college career,” stated Ron Francis, general manager of the Seattle Kraken. “Victor adds to our goaltending depth and we look forward to working with him as he continues to develop.”
Östman, a goalie who stands six feet four and weighs 205 pounds, has a 13-6-1 record, 2.80 goals against average, and
