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Edmonton Oilers sign goaltender Olivier Rodrigue to 1-year deal

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The Edmonton Oilers padded their goaltending ranks by signing 22-year-old Olivier Rodrigue on Tuesday to a one-year, two-way NHL contract with an average annual value of US$775,000.

The six-foot-one, 175-pound Rodrigue appeared in 29 games with the American Hockey League’s Bakersfield Condors during the 2022-23 season, posting a 14-14-1 record, 2.77 goals against average and a .912 save percentage.

Edmonton Oilers goalie Olivier Rodrigue (35) makes the save on Brendan Perlini (42) during training camp in Edmonton on Friday September 24, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Originally selected by the Oilers in 2018, the second-round pick (62nd overall) has appeared in 53 career AHL games, accumulating a 2.89 goals against average, .903 save percentage and one shutout.

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The Chicoutimi, Que., native has also played in 15 ECHL games, notching a 3.57 goals against average and .907 save percentage.

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