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Dallas Stars sign coveted Swedish product
09:53 PM CDT on Friday, May 9, 2008
The Dallas Stars announced Friday that they have signed free-agent forward Fabian Brunnstrom to a two-year entry-level contract through the 2009-10 season.
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"We are very excited to get the caliber of player that Fabian is under contract for the next two seasons," said co-general manager Les Jackson. "He is a very good prospect and will definitely be a nice addition to our group of younger players."
The highly coveted Brunnstrom will join the Stars next season. As he went undrafted as an 18-year-old, the native of Jonstorp, Sweden, was an unrestricted free agent and could sign with any NHL team of his choosing. He reportedly chose the Stars over the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs among others.
Brunnstrom, 23, spent the 2007-08 season with Farjestads BK Karlstad in the Swedish Elite League, recording nine goals and 28 assists for 37 points in 54 games. He led the team in assists and placed fifth in scoring, and added a goal in 12 appearances during the Swedish Elite League playoffs.
The 6-1, 203-pounder skated for Boras HC in Sweden's second division during the 2006-07 season, collecting 73 points (37 goals, 36 assists) and registering a plus-51 rating in 41 games.
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