Hurricanes Sign Forward Goertzen to One-Year Contract

The Carolina Hurricanes announced they have signed right wing Steven Goertzen to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will pay him $500,000 at the NHL level and $100,000 at the AHL level. In 16 games last season with the Phoenix Coyotes, Goertzen scored two goals and two assists for four points and 24 penalty minutes. He also appeared in 57 games last season with the Coyotes’ AHL affiliate in San Antonio, scoring six goals and eight assists for 14 points and 90 penalty minutes. This is merely just a depth signing for the Hurricanes, as Goertzen will likely spend most of next season in the minors. However, if he does play with the team next season, it will likely be on the fourth line, bringing them plenty of grit and toughness.