STEVENSON SWIMS TO THE "C" OF RED

Calgary, AB - Calgary Flames General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today the signing of forward Grant Stevenson to a one year contract. As per club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“I think it’s a good depth move for our organization," said Sutter in an afternoon press conference. "I like that he has some NHL experience, that he plays two positions and it was a number that worked for us."Stevenson, a 5’11”, 170 lbs right centreman has played 47 NHL games with the San Jose Sharks during the 2005-06 season where he registered 10 goals, 12 assists for 22 points and 14 penalty minutes. "Quite honestly he’s a player with experience," added Sutter. "We look at how young our farm team is and the ability to move players up and down, and it just gives us another tool."

A native of Spruce Grove, Alberta, Stevenson played his first NHL game in Calgary against the Flames on November 23, 2005 and record his first NHL goal on the same night.

*Courtesy of the Calgary Flames