Buffalo GM Darcy Regier announced today the signing of Boston College forward and former fifth round draft pick Nathan Gerbe to an entry level contract.

Gerbe was a Hobey Baker finalist this year at Boston College, scoring 35 goals and 33 assists for 68 points in 43 games, which lead the nation.  Gerbe has averaged 1.08 points per game in his college career, scoring 133 points in 123 games.

Gerbe was 142nd overall pick in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.  he has represented the US at the World Junior Championships in 2006 and 2007, and at the World Under-18 Championships in 2004 and 2005.