The Blue Jackets announced Tuesday that they've signed 2021 25th overall pick defenseman Corson Ceulemans to a three-year entry-level contract that begins in the 2023-24 season. He's also signed a professional tryout contract (PTO) with the AHL's Cleveland Monsters for the remainder of the 2022-23 season.
#CBJ announce theyve signed 2021 25th overall pick D Corson Ceulemans to a three-year entry-level contract that begins in the 2023-24 season. He has signed a PTO with the AHLs @monstershockey for the remainder of the 2022-23 season.
— Coby Maeir (@CobyMaeir) March 7, 2023
“Corson Ceulemans is an outstanding young defenseman who excels at both ends of the ice and we are thrilled that he is beginning his professional career this spring,” Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said in the team's release. “He combines size and strength with excellent mobility and a knack to produce offensively and we are excited about his future with our organization.”
Ceulemans, 19, just finished his sophomore season at the University of Wisconsin, recording 8-15--23 in 33 games this season and 7-15--22 in 34 games in 2021-22 as a freshman.
While he won't be eligible to play in the NHL in 2022-23, Ceulemans will be able to play in the 18 remaining games for the Monsters where he'll get his first taste of North American professional hockey.
