Brantford Bulldog forward signs three-year deal with Chicago Blackhawks
Marek Vanacker is shown wearing a Chicago Blackhawks hat in this photo from X. (@NHLBlackhawks/X)
One of the Brantford Bulldog’s standout players is getting ready to hit the ice in Chicago after signing a deal with a National Hockey League team.
The Chicago Blackhawks signed forward Marek Vanacker to a three-year entry level contract with a $975,000 salary cap.
The 18-year-old from Delhi, Ont. was selected 27th overall by the Blackhawks in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft.
During his 2023-2024 season with the Bulldogs, Vanacker scored 36 goals and racked up 82 points.
He also helped Team Canada to a gold medal at the 2024 International Ice Hockey Federation U18 World Championship.
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