Flames sign college free agent Tyson Gross to two-year entry-level contract

St. Cloud State forward Tyson Gross skates to the puck against North Dakota during an NCAA hockey game on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in St. Cloud, Minn. (Craig Lassig/AP)

By Sportsnet Staff

Posted Mar 12, 2026 12:28 pm.

Tyson Gross has inked a deal with his hometown team.

The Calgary Flames announced Thursday that the college free agent has signed a two-year entry-level deal carrying an average annual value of $975,000.

Gross, 23, recorded a team-leading 41 points (18 goals and 23 assists) in 36 games as a junior at St. Cloud State University during the 2025-26 season.

Serving as captain in his third season, Gross was named a finalist for NCHC Player of the Year, Forward of the Year and Defensive Forward of the Year.

A native of Calgary, Gross played his final collegiate game on March 7 when his Huskies lost in the first round of the NCHC playoffs.

SIGNING DETAILS

Length: 2 years
Contract Type: Entry-Level Deal
Salary Cap Hit: $1,950,000
Total: $975,000

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