The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed forward Sheldon Dries to a one-year contract for the upcoming 2019-20 season.

Dries, 25, recorded six points (3g/3a) in 40 games for the Avalanche this past season, his first in the NHL. He made the Avs' opening-night roster as a rookie and skated in his first NHL game in Colorado's season opener on Oct. 4 vs. Minnesota. Dries recorded his first NHL points with a goal and an assist on Nov. 1 at Calgary. The Macomb Township, Michigan, native also suited up in 25 contests for the American Hockey League's Colorado Eagles, tallying 11 points (3g/8a) and adding one point (1g/0a) in four playoff appearances.