The New York Islanders have signed forward Matthew Maggio to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Monday.
Maggio, 20, led the Ontario Hockey League in goals (54) and points (111) in 66 games with the Windsor Spitfires. The Tecumseh, Ont., native's plus-41 rating was the second highest in the league, while his 57 assists were tied for sixth.
The Islanders selected Maggio in the fifth round (142nd overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft.
In 212 career OHL games over four seasons with Windsor and the Ottawa 67's, Maggio recorded 217 points (99 goals, 118 assists). He added eight goals and 11 assists in 29 career OHL playoff games, including a 25-game run in 2022 that helped Windsor reach the OHL Finals.
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