Frontenacs’ Ludwinski signs with Blackhawks

Chicago, Ill. – The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward Paul Ludwinski on a three-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2025-26 season ($931,666.67 salary cap hit).

Ludwinski, 18, has appeared in 47 games with the Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) during the 2022-23 season, posting 34 points (9G, 25A). His 25 assists share second on the team, while his 34 points share fifth best among all Kingston skaters.

The 5-foot-11, 187-pound forward has dressed in 114 games with the Frontenacs from 2021-23, totaling 77 points (25G, 52A). During the 2021-22 campaign, Ludwinski registered career highs in games played (67), goals (16), assists (27) and points (43). In 11 games during the 2022 OHL Playoffs, Ludwinski shared first on the club with seven goals, while his 12 points (7G, 5A) shared fourth best among all Frontenacs’ skaters.

The native of Toronto, Ontario was originally drafted by Chicago in the second round (39th overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft.

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