UNIONDALE, N.Y. – The New York Islanders signed former University of Maine standout Mike Dunham to a one-year contract Friday, ending their search for a backup goalie to replace new general manager Garth Snow.

During his NHL career, including stops with New Jersey, Nashville, the New York Rangers and Atlanta, the 34-year old Dunham has a goals-against average of 2.69 and a .908 save percentage. Last season with the Thrashers, Dunham was 8-5 with a 2.77 GAA and .893 save percentage.