VEGAS (July 23, 2018) - Vegas Golden Knights General Manager George McPhee announced today, July 23, that the team has signed forward William Carrier to a two-year contract through the 2019-20 season worth an average annual value of $725,000.

The 23-year-old forward collected three points (1G, 2A) in 37 games for the Golden Knights last season. Carrier also appeared in 10 games during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In 78 career games, the LaSalle, Quebec native has recorded 11 points (6G, 5A) to go with 40 penalty minutes.

Carrier was acquired by Vegas during the 2017 Expansion Draft from the Buffalo Sabres.

William Carrier

Country: Canada

Birthplace: LaSalle, QC

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 212 lbs.

Age: 23

Draft: Selected by St. Louis in the second round (57th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Notes:

Scored one goal and added two assists in 37 games for Vegas in 2017-18

Lone goal of the season came against the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 27, 2017

Has collected 11 points (6G, 5A) in 78 career games

ABOUT THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

The Vegas Golden Knights are a National Hockey League franchise owned and operated by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC. The Vegas Golden Knights were established by founding partners William Foley and his family and the Maloof family. For the latest news and information on the Golden Knights visit vegasgoldenknights.com. Fans can follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.