Wed Feb 6 14:56:31 2008

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Calgary gives Phaneuf six-year extension

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Calgary, AB (Sports Network) - The Calgary Flames announced on Wednesday that the team has signed defenseman Dion Phaneuf to a six-year contract extension. As per club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Since making his debut with the Flames at the start of the 2005 season, the hard-hitting defenseman has appeared in 214 games and has 44 goals along with 88 assists along with 293 penalty minutes.

"I'm excited about the prospect of playing another six years in Calgary," said Phaneuf. "In fact, I never thought I would be playing anywhere else. I am proud to be a member of this organization and will continue to concentrate on the job at hand - making and advancing in the playoffs this year and for years to come."

The Edmonton, Alberta native was Calgary's 1st round pick in the 2003 draft and has been named to the last two All-Star games, including being named a starter in the recent All-Star game in Atlanta.

In his rookie campaign during the 2005-06 season, he became just the third freshman defenseman to score 20 goals in a season, joining Brian Leetch and Barry Beck.