AC is officially DC bound.

琉璃神社 Rockets superstar Andrew Cristall has signed his entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals, just a week after the team selected him in the second round (40th overall) of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

NEWS | The Washington Capitals have signed forward Andrew Cristall to a three-year entry level contract. Cristall鈥檚 contract will carry an average annual value of $810,000 at the NHL level and $82,500 in AHL.

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During the duration of the three-year contract, the 18-year-old will make $810,000 per season at the NHL level and $82,500 per season at the AHL level. Under the CHL/NHL agreement, Cristall will be back with the 琉璃神社 Rockets for the 2023-24 season unless he makes the Capitals opening night roster.

In 115 career WHL games, all with the Rockets, Cristall has put up 164 points (67 goals, 97 assists).

AC 鉃★笍 DC IS OFFICIAL

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