A fifth-round pick in 2007 who developed into a junior-hockey scoring machine, Chris Terry signed with the Hurricanes on Friday, adding to what figures to be an impressive rookie class in Albany (AHL) next season.
Terry was the second-leading scorer in the OHL for the Plymouth Whalers this season, scoring 39 goals after doubling his draft-year total of 22 to 44 in 2007-08. Over the past two seasons, he recorded 195 points -- and added 16 in 11 playoff games this season.
Terry's three-year entry-level contract is worth $1.825 million, including a $225,000 signing bonus, with an AHL salary of $60,000 in the first year and $65,000 in the second and third.
He's not a prospect at the same level as Zach Boychuk and Jamie McBain, who are expected to play for the River Rats, but if his scoring touch translates to pro hockey, he could end up playing in Carolina down the road.
In any case, he was the OHL's Humanitarian of the Year and Captain of the Year, which speaks to his character.
Luke has worked for The N&O since 2000. He covered the Carolina Hurricanes and the NHL before becoming a sports columnist in August 2008. A native of Evanston, Ill., he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He can be reached at (919) 829-8947, @LukeDeCock on Twitter or
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Nice AHL roster
Tue, 06/02/2009 - 12:39 — HockeydogThe Rats will have a very nice roster this fall! With many of the Canes players locked in thru next season, this team will look to rebuild in 2010. Let the young players have a season in Albany and be ready to become NHL'rs the following year.
( barring injury that might require a callup)
That's great and
Fri, 05/29/2009 - 15:18 — esteban1949he happened to play on a team which just so happens to be owned by the Carolina Hurricanes owner...and Chad LaRose just so happens be a much beloved Alum of the Plymouth Whalers...Will be following Mr.Terry's progress with keen interest.
Go Canes !!!