Former Arizona Coyotes draft pick Liam Kirk's standout performance at the recently completed International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship has apparently earned the native of England an NHL entry-level contract from the organization.
The agency that represents the 21-year-old forward announced via social media early Friday that Kirk had agreed to the deal with the Coyotes, who drafted him in the seventh round in 2018.
Kirk led the preliminary round at the World Championship with seven goals for Great Britain, and finished the tournament tied for the lead in goals despite playing only seven games, as his team didn't advance to the knockout stage.