CALGARY, AB -- The Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed Sean Monahan to a seven-year contract extension. Monahan will be entering his fourth season in the NHL with the Flames after posting three consecutive seasons of 20+ goals to start his career (2013-14: 22G, 2014-15: 31G, 2015-16: 27G). The 21-year-old will represent Team North America at the World Cup of Hockey next month following a 2015-16 campaign where he eclipsed career-highs in points (63) and assists (36).

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

WHO: Flames general manager Brad Treliving and Sean Monahan

WHAT: Contract extension

WHERE: Scotiabank Saddledome, Ed Whalen Media Lounge

WHEN: Aug. 19, 11:45 AM MT

Watch this morning's press conference live on CalgaryFlames.com or on the Flames mobile app.