SAN JOSE, CA - San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has signed forward Jayden Halbgewachs (HAL-beh-gah-watts) (@halbgewachs97) to a standard, entry-level contract.

"Jayden is the top goal scorer in Canadian major juniors and has been one of the top point producers in the WHL over the last two seasons," said Wilson. "His combination of elite speed, high-end skill and ability to pressure both ends of the ice make him a dangerous player who makes others around him better. We're excited he is joining our organization."

Halbgewachs, 20, currently leads all Canadian junior players in goals (35, tied) and ranks tied for fourth overall in points (61) in 36 games with Moose Jaw of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He ranks tied for third in the WHL in power-play goals (11) and leads all Moose Jaw skaters in goals scored and game-winning goals (5, tied).