The LA Kings have signed Attack Goaltender Carter George to a three-year-entry-level contract.
A release from the Attack says, Tara George, Carter’s mom, spoke on the recent signing saying how proud she was of Carter and all the hard work he has done to get to this point.
“There’s no better feeling than watching your child as they take these steps to making their dreams come true. We are grateful to all of the people who have supported him on this journey and thankful he is able to developp in an organization as great as the Attack. We want to thank the LA Kings for welcoming Carter into their organization.”
The Attack say George was selected 57th Overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft by the Kings this past month. They say, “Standing with an impressive .907 save percentage (SV%), a 3.30 goals-against-average (GAA) and league-leading four shutouts, George has secured a record of 23-21-6.”
George was the recipient for two OHL awards during the 2023-24 season; The Bobby Smith Trophy as well as the Scholastic Player of the Year. He was also selected to both the OHL All-Rookie Team and OHL Third All-Star Team.
George, who is from Thunder bay, has also represented Canada at the 2024 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) U18 World Junior Championship. The Attack say he helped lead Team Canada to a 6-0-0 record and gold medal, winning him recognition as a Top Three Player on the Team as well as named the Best Goaltender of the Tournament.
