Balcers collected 77 points (40 goals, 37 assists) in 66 games with the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League. The 20-year-old Latvian ranked first in goals, third in assists, second in points and tied for first in rating (plus-26) among all WHL rookies.
"Rudolfs is a natural goal-scorer who has proven that he can find the back of the net when his team needs it most," Sharks assistant general manager Joe Will said. "His first season in North America showed he could keep up with a more physical game, while still being one of the more dynamic snipers in the league. We're excited to see him continue his development with our organization."
Balcers, who is listed at 5-foot-11 and 165 pounds, was selected by San Jose in the fifth round of the 2015 NHL draft.
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