Avalanche Re-Sign Ryan Stoa and David Liffiton

According to thehockeynews.com, the Colorado Avalanche have signed left wing Ryan Stoa and defenseman David Liffiton to one-year contract extensions. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed. Both players would have been free agents on July 1. In 25 games last season with the Avalanche, Stoa had two goals and two assists for four points. He also appeared in 48 games with Lake Erie of the AHL, scoring 16 goals and 17 assists for 33 points. Liffiton played in four games with Colorado last season, scoring one goal. He also appeared in 18 games with Lake Erie, scoring one goal and three assists for four points and 57 penalty minutes. Stoa isn't a bad depth signing for the Avalanche, as he has some two-way skill and has a little offensive ability. If he makes the team next season, it will likely be on the fourth line. Liffiton is really just a depth signing and he will likely spend most of next season in the minors.