Mateychuk signs ELC with Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Denton Mateychuk to a three-year entry-level contract.
Mateychuk was selected 12th overall by the Blue Jackets in last week’s NHL Draft after a standout campaign where he had 64 points (13 goals) in 65 games from the Moose Jaw blue line.
In his first full WHL season, Mateychuk finished in a tie for fifth among all WHL defencemen in scoring. He was named to the WHL’s East Division First All-Star Team.
The Winnipeg native was part of Canada’s gold medal winning team at the 2021 IIHF U18 World Championships.
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