The Detroit Red Wings have signed centre Riley Sheahan to a two-year contract worth $2.075 million per season.

Sheahan, 24, was set to become a restricted free agent.

In 81 games last season, He scored 14 goals and tallied 25 points, along with one assist in five playoff games.

Sheahan was the Detroit's first pick (21st overall) oin the 2010 NHL draft. He has 36 goals and 85 points in 204 regular season games.