The Winnipeg Jets are pleased to announce they have agreed to terms with forward J.C. Lipon on a three-year, two-way, entry level contract with an average annual value of $700,000.

Lipon, 20, played in 61 games with the Kamloops Blazers of the WHL last season. In that time, the right-handed winger recorded 89 points (36G, 53A) and 115 penalty minutes. He also played in 15 postseason games with the club for 23 points (6G, 17A) and 20 penalty minutes. Lipon also suited up for Team Canada at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship where he appeared in five games.

The Regina, SK native has played four seasons with the Blazers for 248 career games, 188 career points (61G, 127A) and 373 career penalty minutes.

He was originally drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in the third round, 91st overall, in the 2013 NHL Draft.

J.C. Lipon

Right Wing

Born Jul 10 1993 -- Regina, SASK

Height 6.00 -- Weight 180 -- Shoots R

Selected by Winnipeg Jets round 3 #91 overall 2013 NHL Entry Draft





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Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM

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2009-10 Kamloops Blazers WHL 53 3 10 13 38 3 0 0 0 0

2010-11 Kamloops Blazers WHL 65 3 18 21 109 -- -- -- -- --

2011-12 Kamloops Blazers WHL 69 19 46 65 111 10 2 7 9 20

2012-13 Kamloops Blazers WHL 61 36 53 89 115 15 6 17 23 20

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