Maple Leafs Sign Former Lancer Harrington
Published on April 21, 2006 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Omaha Lancers News Release
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed former Lancer and University of Minnesota defenseman Chris Harrington to an entry level contract.
The St. Cloud, Minn., native was an All-USHL Second Team selection in 2002 for the Anderson Cup champion Lancers. Harrington was the third-leading scorer on the team that year with 42 points (nine goals, 33 assists).
Harrington, 23, played in 40 games for the Golden Gophers this past season, and earned a career-high 36 points (three goals, 33 assists). Harrington was Minnesota's team captain in his fourth and final season at the school.
Harrington won a national championship with the Golden Gophers and was a WCHA All-Rookie selection in 2002-03. In 129 career games at Minnesota, Harrington earned 109 points (14 goals, 95 assists) along with 264 career penalty minutes.
Harrington's father, John, played on the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team, which won the gold medal.
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