via a press release from the Edmonton Oilers...

The Edmonton Oilers announced today they have agreed to terms with defenceman Jeff Petry on a one-year contract.

Petry, 26, recorded 17 points (7G, 10A) and 42 penalty minutes in 80 games last season. He also led the Oilers in blocked shots (132) and hits (181), marking the third straight year he has ranked in the top two on the team in hits.

The 6'3", 195 pound blueliner has spent his entire NHL career with the Oilers, accumulating 59 points (13G, 46A) and 107 penalty minutes in 236 career games.

The Ann Arbor, Michigan native has represented his country several times internationally, most recently at the 2014 World Hockey Championship, posting four assists in eight games. He also participated in the World Hockey Championship in 2012 and 2013.