LEE GOLDBERG
@WCSHSPORTSGUY
*BREAKING* NEWS CENTER has confirmed that @JGillies32 has signed with the @NHLFlames and is with the team in Vancouver. Will be 3rd goalie.
Lee Goldberg is a TV sports anchor in Maine where Gillies is from
Providence reporter confirms signing.
Mark Divver @MarkDivver
As expected, Providence College's Jon Gillies signs with Calgary Flames. 3-year entry level contract.
Waiting on confirmation that he is with the team and contract actually starts this year
update:
Well Gillies is confirmed going to Vancouver. Officially on the roster? still to be seen
Mark Divver @MarkDivver
Jon Gillies left for Vancouver to meet up with Flames after last night's celebration at Schneider Arena. Team announcement expected today.
official:
Quote:
The Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed goaltender Jon Gillies from Providence College of the Hockey East Conference.
The South Portland, Maine native played three seasons with Providence in Hockey East and was drafted by the Flames in the third round (75th overall) in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. In 38 games during the 2014-15 season the 6’6”, 225 lb. netminder led Hockey East in goals against average (2.01) and save percentage (.930), he was honoured as the 2014-15 Hockey East Goaltender of the Year, and he was named the NCAA Division 1 Tournament Most Outstanding Player in leading Providence to the national championship. Over his 108-game NCAA career he recorded 60 wins, 13 shutouts, a 2.08 goals against average and a .931 save percentage.
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http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=762778
Treliving has confirmed that Gillies' contract has started and is on the clock.