CALGARY, AB – The Calgary Flames Hockey Club announced today that they have signed defenceman John Ramage from the University of Wisconsin to an entry-level contract.

Ramage, a native of St. Louis, MO, was the Calgary Flames 4th round pick (103rd overall) in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft and just finished his fourth and final season at the University of Wisconsin. The Badgers team captain finished his senior season with eight goals and 12 assists for 20 points and 65 penalty minutes in 42 games which were all career highs.

Contract terms: Two year entry-level contract with a base salary of $600,000 in each season (2013-14 and 2014-15) and an AAV of $900,000 (including entry-level performance bonuses).

JOHN RAMAGE – DEFENCEMAN

BORN: St. Louis, MO DATE: February 7, 1991

HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 195 lbs.

SHOOTS: Right

HOW ACQUIRED: 4th round, 103rd overall, in the 2010 Entry Draft