Stars sign forward Joel Kiviranta to two-year, $2.1M contract

Dallas Stars' Jamie Oleksiak (2) and Joel Kiviranta (25) celebrate the game winning goal by Joel Kiviranta (25) against the Colorado Avalanche during overtime NHL Western Conference Stanley Cup playoff action in Edmonton on Friday, September 4, 2020. (Jason Franson/CP)

The Dallas Stars have signed forward Joel Kiviranta to a two-year, $2.1 million contract, the team announced Saturday.

Kiviranta, who recorded a career-best 11 points last season, appeared in 26 regular-season games, logging just over 12 minutes of ice time on average in each.

Throughout his 37-game NHL career, all of which happened with Dallas, Kiviranta has seven goals and five assists.

“Joel has developed into a very reliable player who can play various roles throughout the lineup,” Jim Nill, the Stars’ general manager, said in a statement. “His competitiveness, and ability to play in all situations, has made him an important member of our forward group.”

July 31, 2021

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Joel Kiviranta
SIGNED BY
Dallas Stars
LENGTH
2 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Contract Extension
SALARY CAP HIT
$1.05 million
TOTAL
$2.1 million

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