The Belleville Senators have signed defenceman TJ Melancon to a professional tryout agreement.

Melancon, a native of Ottawa, is in his first professional season and has recorded 13 points (five goals) in 26 games with the Norfolk Admirals of the ECHL.

The 21-year-old played three seasons in the QMJHL with the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada where he collected 99 points (29 goals) in 200 games. His 19 goals in the 2016-17 regular season were a league high for a defenceman. That same campaign he scored 15 points in 20 playoff games as the Armada were swept in the Presidents Cup final by the Saint John Sea Dogs.

Melancon attended the Ottawa Senators’ development camp earlier this year. He’ll wear No. 3 for the Sens.