Habs ink OSU's Dobes to two-year, entry-level deal
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The Montreal Canadiens announced the signing of goaltender Jakub Dobes to a two-year, entry-level deal on Friday.
A fifth-round pick of the team in 2020, the 21-year-old Dobes spent the past two seasons with Ohio State.
Dobes has also signed a deal with the Laval Rocket to finish the current season in the American Hockey League.
A native of Ostrava, Czechia, Dobes appeared in 40 games for the Buckeyes this season. He posted a mark of 21-16-3 with a goals against average of 2.31 and a .918 save percentage along with three shutouts.
In 2022, Dobes was named Big Ten Goaltender of the Year and Co-Freshman of the Year, as well as to the All-Big Ten First Team and All-Big Ten Rookie Team.