The Lightning have signed 2013 sixth round pick Henri Ikonen to an entry level deal and he will report to the Syracuse Crunch on a tryout contract.
The 19 year old forward accumulated 25 goals, 70 points (second on the team) and 49 penalty minutes (all career highs) in 54 games with the Kingston Frontenacs of the OHL this season. (Photo/Susan Ferlita)
A native of Savolinna, Finland, Ikonen skated in seven games for Team Finland at the 2014 World Junior Championships in Sweden, recording a goal and three points while winning the Gold Medal.
The 5’11”, 182 pound forward played in 115 OHL games, all with Kingston, over the past two seasons, scoring 47 goals and accumulating 121 points and 79 penalty minutes.
Picture of @IkonenHenri signing his first pro contract earlier today @TBLightning #SyrCrunch #congrats pic.twitter.com/bsK0oZkmu8
— Jim Sarosy (@JimSarosy) April 6, 2014
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