Boston Bruins sign Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Ryan Button

Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey defenseman Ryan Button signed a three-year entry level contract Wednesday with the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League.

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Teh Boston Bruins signed Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey defenseman Ryan Button to a three-year entry level contract Wednesday.

Teh Boston Bruins signed Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey defenseman Ryan Button to a three-year entry level contract Wednesday.

Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey defenseman Ryan Button signed a three-year entry level contract Wednesday with the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League.

“Signing a pro contract is something that every player strives for and we are happy for Ryan that he has signed with the Bruins,” said T-Birds General Manager Russ Farwell in a media release. “Ryan will definitely start in the American Hockey League next year with the Providence Bruins. It is still a possibility Boston might decide he would benefit from another year of junior hockey. We will watch his progress carefully but he will determine where he plays based on his on-ice performance.”

Button signed an Amateur Tryout Agreement with the Providence Bruins on March 29, nine days after the T-Birds 2010-11 regular season concluded. The Providence Bruins are the American Hockey League affiliate of Boston. Button appeared in seven games with Providence and had a single assist.

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“This is an exciting day for me,” said Button. “I could not have done this without the support of the coaches, players, fans and billets in Seattle.”

Button was a third-round pick, 86th overall, in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by Boston.

The T-Birds acquired Button from the Prince Albert Raiders on Jan. 10 for Charles Wells and the T-Birds first round selection in the 2011 CHL Import Draft.

Button appeared in 69 games with the T-Bird and Raiders combined. He had five goals and 30 assists for 35 points.

Boston had until June 1 to sign Button to a NHL contract or he would become a free agent.


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