Former Minnesota Duluth goaltender Ryan Fanti has signed a two-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers, the team announced on Monday afternoon. The signing comes just days after Fanti and the Bulldogs dropped a 2-1 decision to the Denver Pioneers in the NCAA's Loveland Regional Final on Saturday afternoon. 

During his time with the Bulldogs, Fanti appeared in 57 games and posted a 30-18-6 overall record. He finishes his collegiate career with a goals against average of 2.06 and a save percentage of .919. This past season was one to remember for the Thunder Bay, ON native. In 37 starts on the season, Fanti notched a 20-12-4 record, while also registering a goals against average of 1.83 and a save percentage of .929. Additionally, Fanti tallied seven shutouts on the year. 

For his work in the crease this season, Fanti notched NCHC Goaltender of the Year honors, as well as garnering All-NCHC First Team recognition. During the NCHC Frozen Faceoff in St. Paul, Fanti posted back-to-back shutouts to help the Bulldogs to their third conference title in program history. He was named the NCHC Frozen Faceoff's Most Outstanding Player for his performance in St. Paul. 

Fanti will head to the Oiler's AHL affiliate Bakersfield Condors for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.