National Hockey League

Shannon signs 1-year contract

Published Feb. 26, 2010 9:39 p.m. ET

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Forward Ryan Shannon has signed a one-year contract with the Ottawa Senators, the club said Friday.

Shannon has five goals and 11 assists in 55 games for the Senators this season.

Last season, Shannon had career highs with eight goals, 12 assists and 20 points.

The native of Darien, Conn., was acquired by Ottawa from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for defenseman Lawrence Nycholat on Sept. 2, 2008.

In 170 career games, he has scored 20 goals and 40 assists and recorded 48 penalty minutes.

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