The Montreal Canadiens announced on Wednesday that the team has signed forwards William Bitten and Michael Pezzetta to three-year entry-level contracts.

Bitten, 19, was the Canadiens' third-round pick (70th overall) in 2016. He has 19 goals and 61 points in 58 games this season with the Ontario Hockey League's Hamilton Bulldogs.

Pezzetta, 19, was drafted 160th overall by the Habs at the 2016 Entry Draft. 

He has recorded 22 goals and 50 points in 58 OHL games this season with the Sudbury Wolves and Sarnia Sting.