DENVER - Denver Pioneers men's hockey freshman goalie Filip Larsson has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings, the Red Wings announced on Monday. The contract is set to begin in the 2019-20 season.
 
Larsson went 13-6-3 with a 1.95 goals against average, 11^th in the NCAA and 3rd among NCAA freshmen, .932 save percentage, 6^th in the NCAA and 2^nd among NCAA freshmen and four shutouts in his freshman season. The Red Wings' sixth round selection shined for the Pioneers in the postseason, starting in six of Denver's seven games with a 4-2-0 record, 1.12 GAA, .962 SV% and three shutouts.

"Filip, although his time was short with us, made a huge impact on our team this season," Richard and Kitzia Goodman Head Coach David Carle said. "These decisions are very tough on student-athletes and that's a testament to Filip's character and what Denver means to him. He is ready for the next level and we can't wait to cheer him on and watch his successes." 
 
Larsson was twice named NCHC Goalie of the Week, tabbed NCHC Goalie of the Month for December, selected for the NCHC All-Rookie Team, was a finalist for NCHC Goalie of the Year and was a co-recipient of the Pioneers' Bill Masterton Award for Team MVP. His career .932 SV% ranks 2^nd in all-time school history and is tied for 3^rd in the single-season records. Larsson's career 1.95 GAA ranks 2^nd in all-time school history and is seventh in the single-season records.
 
Prior to his time in Denver, the Stockholm, Sweden native was named 2018 USHL Goalie of the Year as a member of the Tri-City Storm and won a silver medal with Sweden at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship.
 
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