DENVER (AP)  The Colorado Avalanche have signed free-agent forward Zach Cohen to an entry-level contract. He will report to the club's American Hockey League affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters. Cohen, of Schaumburg, Ill., was part of Boston University's 2009 NCAA championship team and scored a goal in the title game. He just completed his senior season and finished his collegiate career with 31 goals and 21 assists in 130 games. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. Don't attack other readers personally, and keep your language decent. Use the "Report Abuse" button to make a difference. You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. Don't attack other readers personally, and keep your language decent. Use the "Report Abuse" button to make a difference. Read more