President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas has announced today that the Pittsburgh Penguins have officially signed forward Tanner Howe to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Howe, 18, was drafted 46^th overall by the Penguins in the 2024 NHL Draft last month. He spent this past season as the captain of the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League where he led his team across the board in games played (68), goals (28), assists (49) and points (77). 

The forward, who stands at 5-foot-10 and weighs 183 pounds, has been a part of the Regina team for the past four seasons. During this time, he has achieved an impressive record of 92 goals, 141 assists, and 233 points in 207 games played in the WHL. Additionally, he has contributed four points, consisting of two goals and two assists, in seven playoff games.

The individual from Prince Albert, SK has participated in the World Under-18 Championship for Team Canada on two occasions in 2022 and ’23, achieving a bronze medal in the latter year.