The Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed defenceman Noah Hanifin to a six-year contract.

Hanifin, a 21-year-old native of Boston, Massachusetts, was drafted fifth overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2015 NHL Draft. In his three seasons with the Hurricanes he has scored 18 goals along with 65 assists for 83 points in 239 games and led all blueliners on his team last season with 10 goals and 22 assists.

Contract Status: Six years

AAV: $4,950,000

BORN: Boston, MA DATE: January 25, 1997

HEIGHT: 6'3'' WEIGHT: 215 lbs.

SHOOTS: Left

DRAFT: CAR - 1st round, 5th overall, in the 2015 NHL Draft