NHL - Nashville pair extend contracts

Eurosport - Tue, 24 Jun 07:00:00 2008

The Nashville Predators have signed netminder Dan Ellis and defenceman Shea Weber to new contracts.

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The 28-year-old Ellis agreed to a two-year deal worth $3.5 million (£1.78 million). He led the National Hockey League in save percentage (.924) and established a team record for shutouts (six) in his first full season with the Predators.

He had a 23-10-3 record with a 2.34 goals-against average.

Weber, 23, signed a three-year, $13.5 million (£6.87 million) contract.

He had six goals and 14 assists during the 2007-2008 season despite missing 28 games with an injury.

Reuters

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