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Swedish defenceman Olle Alsing signs with Ottawa Senators

May 10, 2019 | 9:20 AM

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed Swedish defenceman Olle Alsing to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Alsing, 23, recently completed his second full season in the Swedish Hockey League, and first with Djurgardens, leading SHL skaters in plus/minus rating (plus-26) while ranking second among club defencemen in scoring with 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) in 49 regular-season games.

The five-foot-11, 170-pound Alsing had four goals and four assists in 18 playoff games, helping his team advance to the SHL final.

Alsing is scheduled to attend the Senators’ development camp, beginning June 25.

The Canadian Press

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