WHL Kelowna Rockets

Dach Inks Entry Level Deal With Blackhawks

October 1, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kelowna Rockets News Release


The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they have signed Kelowna Rockets forward Colton Dach to a three-year entry-level contract that runs through the 2023-24 season ($870,000 salary cap hit).

Dach was selected by Chicago in the second round (62nd overall) in this past July's National Hockey League Draft.

He was acquired by the Rockets in a trade on Tuesday for centre Trevor Wong.

The Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. product registered 20 points (11G, 9A) in 20 regular-season games with the Blades during the 2020-21 season. His 11 goals led the team.

Over the last two seasons, Dach has posted 49 points (22G-27A) through 82 WHL regular-season games. He was the sixth overall selection in the 2018 WHL Draft.

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