Canadiens sign Cameron Hillis to entry-level deal

The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Cameron Hillis to a three-year, entry-level contract, general manager Marc Bergevin announced Tuesday.

Hillis, 19, ranked 13th in OHL scoring this season with 24 goals and 83 points in 62 games while serving as captain of the Guelph Storm.

The 5-foot-10 center amassed 54 goals and 164 points through 155 career games in three seasons with the Storm. Hillis was named to the OHL First All-Rookie Team following his debut season.

Montreal selected Hillis in the third round of the 2018 NHL Draft.