RALEIGH, NC – Ron Francis, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with goaltender Rasmus Tirronen on a one-year, entry-level contract. The deal will pay Tirronen $575,000 on the NHL level or $65,000 in the minor leagues.

“Rasmus had an outstanding senior season for Merrimack,” said Francis. “He’s a big presence in the net and we look forward to following his development next season.”

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