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Flames Sign Calgary-Born Centre Tyson Gross to Two-Year Entry-Level Deal

The contract aligns with Calgary’s targeted NCAA approach as the club adds size and centre depth from a top college free agent.

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.
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St. Cloud State hockey sophomore Tyson Gross plays during a game Nov. 2, 2024 against No. 2 Boston College at home in the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. The Huskies lost 2-1.

Overview

  • Because Gross signed at age 23, the entry-level contract spans two years with the first year burned this season, making him an RFA after 2026–27.
  • Reporting differs on his immediate assignment, with Sportsnet indicating he could debut in the NHL this season while the Calgary Herald reports he will join the AHL Wranglers this weekend.
  • The signing brings Calgary’s active contract total to 48, leaving room under the 50-contract limit for up to two more additions.
  • Gross is a 6-foot-3, right-shot centre who captained St. Cloud State and produced 18 goals and 41 points in 36 games, leading NCAA Division I in faceoff wins and earning Hobey Baker long-list recognition.
  • GM Craig Conroy had stated the Flames would target one primary NCAA free agent this cycle, and the undrafted Calgary native fits that plan after progressing through the AJHL and USHL before three NCAA seasons.