Flyers sign Michigan defenseman York to 3-year rookie deal

<p>BUFFALO, N.Y. &mdash; Cam York is foregoing his final two years at Michigan after the defenseman signed a three-year entry level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.</p>
<p>The contract comes into effect this season, the team said in announcing the move shortly before the Flyers played at Buffalo. </p>
<p>The signing comes after York’s second season at Michigan abruptly ended Friday. The Wolverines were forced to withdraw from the NCAA Tournament before their first-round meeting against Minnesota-Duluth because of a positive COVID-19 test. </p>
<p>The 20-year-old is from Anaheim Hills, California, and was selected with the 14th pick in the 2019 draft. </p>
<p>He had four goals and 20 points in 24 games for Michigan this season. Overall, York finished his college career with nine goals and 36 points in 54 games.</p>
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