Carter King is going home.
King, the University of Denver captain who had a breakout season to cap off a distinguished college career, signed an entry-level contract Monday with the Calgary Flames. He was one of the most sought-after undrafted free agents after the Pios’ season concluded with a loss to eventual national champion Western Michigan in the semifinals.
The 23-year-old King is a Calgary native and attended development camp with the Flames this past summer.
A two-time national champion, the Pios won 124 games during King’s career. He set career highs with 21 goals and 43 points in 44 games for DU this season, helping to lead the club to the Frozen Four for the third time in his career after winning national titles in 2022 and 2024.
He was part of the most productive line in college hockey this season, centering Jack Devine and Aiden Thompson. Both of his linemates signed this past weekend with the NHL clubs that drafted them — Devine with the Florida Panthers and Thompson with the Chicago Blackhawks.
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