The New Jersey Devils today signed forward Kevin Rooney to a one-year, entry- level contract for the remainder of the 2016-17 season. He will remain in Albany (AHL).

Rooney, 23, is in his first full professional season after signing an AHL contract as a free agent with the Albany Devils on July 5, 2016. He leads all Albany skaters and leads all AHL rookies with 57 games played this season. He has 10 goals and seven assists for 17 points and 39 penalty minutes in 2016-17. He also skated in seven games for Albany in 2015-16 after finishing his collegiate career with Providence College (HE).