Flames sign top college free agent

The Calgary Flames have signed NCAA unrestricted free agent forward and Calgary native Tyson Gross.

The 23 year old Gross is a finalist for NCHC Player of the Year, Forward of the Year and Defensive Forward of the Year following his third season with St. Cloud State University, and first as captain. Gross registered a team-leading 41 points from 18 goals and 23 assists, sitting tied for fifth in NCHC scoring.

Gross is eligible to join the Flames immediately, but may get some time with the AHL's Calgary Wranglers before making the jump to the NHL.