Vancouver native Trevor Cheek has agreed to a three-year entry level contract with the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.
“It hasn’t really settled in yet,” Cheek said Monday evening, hours after learning that his professional hockey career will begin next season.
The 20-year-old left wing said he has not worried about his hockey future. His focus has been on helping the Edmonton Oil Kings get as far as possible in the Western Hockey League playoffs. But it is nice to have his next hockey step settled, Cheek said.
“I’m really excited,” Cheek said. “It’s a good opportunity for me. I can bring size and skill to the team.”
