DETROIT (WXYZ) -- The Detroit Red Wings have signed first-round draft pick Filip Zadina to an entry-level contract, the team announced Saturday.
Financial terms for the three-year deal were not disclosed.
Zadina was selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft. The Czech Republic native spent the 2017-18 season with Halifax of the QMJHL.
Zadina reacted to the signing on Twitter.
Just wanna say HUGE thanks to my family, agents and Especially to my teammates I would not be here in Detroit organizations without you ! Thanks a lot ! It’s a honour for me to get this opportunity ! I am so excited about upcoming season ! Thank you Detroit!! @DetroitRedWings pic.twitter.com/JRnTkE1y4P
— Filip Zadina (@filip_zadina) July 7, 2018
