Blue Jackets sign RPI goalie Allen York to two-year, entry-level contract

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed RPI junior goaltender Allen York to a standard two-year, entry-level contract.

General manager Scott Howson announced the move Tuesday.

York, 21, of Wetaskiwin, Alta., just completed his junior season at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He compiled an 18-11-4 record with a 2.17 goals-against average, .924 save percentage and two shutouts in 34 games.

RPI qualified for the 16-team NCAA tournament, but lost 6-0 to North Dakota.