Hamilton Bulldogs sign promising goalie David Egorov to standard player deal

The Hamilton Bulldogs announced Monday that the Ontario Hockey League club signed goaltender David Egorov to a standard player agreement.

The Manotick, Ontario native was drafted in the fourth round, 64th overall, in the most recent OHL priority draft. It was the earliest the Bulldogs have selected a goaltender in franchise history.

“The Hamilton Bulldogs are very excited to receive a commitment from David Egorov,” said Bulldogs president and general manager Steve Staios. “David brings a tremendous level of talent to the crease in addition to a great character. We look forward to seeing David grow into another member of a strong goaltending legacy with the Hamilton Bulldogs”.

Opening Day 2 of the 2022 #OHLDraft with the 64th selection the Hamilton Bulldogs are proud to welcome David Egorov from the Ottawa Senators U18.#BeTheHammer | #DawgMentality pic.twitter.com/wwfFouEppN

— Brantford Bulldogs (@BulldogsOHL) April 30, 2022

Egorov spent the 2021-22 season in the Ottawa Senators U18 AAA program where he led Hockey Eastern Ontario with a .926 save percentage to go with a 2.16 goals against average. He was named Goaltender of the Year.

The Bulldogs have now signed all four 2022 draft picks.