Thrashers sign first-round pick Zach Bogosian

Draft pick Zach Bogosian puts on his jersey after being drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers at the NHL draft in Ottawa Friday June 20, 2008. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Thrashers signed first-round pick Zach Bogosian to an entry-level contract Thursday.

The 18-year-old defenseman was selected third overall after scoring 11 goals and 61 points with Peterborough of the Ontario Hockey League.

Bogosian will take part in a prospect evaluation camp in Traverse City, Mich., before reporting for Atlanta's training camp on Sept. 20.