The Edmonton Oilers are dipping into the college ranks to bolster their goaltending.

The Oilers signed Providence netminder Nick Ellis to a two-year, entry-level contract Thursday night.

Ellis went 25-7-4 with a 1.80 GAA, a .936 save percentage and four shutouts in 36 games with the Friars this season, posting a career mark of 30-9-5 with a 1.90 GAA, a .931 save percentage and five shutouts in 48 contests.

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