Stars sign C Petersen to two-year deal

Jun 9, 2008 - 10:03 PM FRISCO, Texas (Ticker) -- The Dallas Stars on Monday signed center Toby Petersen to a two-year contract worth $1.1 million.

Petersen, 29, skated in eight games with Dallas last season and recorded three assists. He also appeared in 16 playoff contests without recording a point.

"We are very pleased to have Toby under contract the next two seasons," Stars co-general manager Les Jackson said. "Toby is a consummate professional on and off the ice, and he played a key role for us during our playoff run this spring. We look forward to his continued contributions to our club."

A ninth-round pick of Pittsburgh in 1998, Petersen has registered 16 goals and 28 assists in 163 career games with the Penguins, Edmonton Oilers and Stars.