Wheat Kings Captain Danielson Signs Entry-Level Contract with Detroit Red Wings
Published on July 12, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release
Brandon Wheat Kings captain Nate Danielson has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings.
The NHL Club announced the signing Wednesday morning. Danielson was the ninth-overall selection in the 2023 NHL Draft.
Danielson, who hails from Red Deer, Alta., led the Wheat Kings in many offensive categories during the 2022-23 season including goals (33), assists (45), points (78), power-play goals (13) and power-play points (38).
For his efforts, the 18-year-old was named to the WHL East Division Second All-Star Team and was selected to compete at the 2023 Kubota CHL / NHL Top Prospects Game.
Originally selected by the Brandon Wheat Kings with the fifth-overall pick in the 2019 WHL Draft, Danielson has accrued 150 points (59G-91A) in 145 career WHL regular season contests.
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