Edmonton Oilers' David Musil, left, and Tyler Pitlick, right, congratulate teammate Annti Tyrvainen on his goal against the Minnesota Wild during second period NHL pre-season hockey action in Edmonton on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. The Oilers have signed defenceman Musil to an entry-level contract.The 19-year-old was a selected 31st overall in the 2011 draft. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan
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2012-06-30 11:08:00
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman David Musil to an entry-level contract.
The 19-year-old was a selected 31st overall in the 2011 draft.
Musil spent the last three seasons with the Western Hockey League's Vancouver Giants and has represented the Czech Republic internationally on three occasions.
He is one of 34 players currently participating in the Oilers prospect development camp.
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