Jake Allen signs 4-year extension with St. Louis Blues

25-year-oldJake Allen from Fredericton has signed a four-year extension to continue playing for the St. Louis Blues.

The goaltenders'extension is worth$17.4 million US over the four years and begins with the 2017-18 season.

Allenhad one year remaining on a two-year, $4.7 million contract he signed before last season.

Allen put up good numbers with the Blues last season winning 26 games with a goals against average of 2.34 and a .915 save percentage.