Nate Danielson (WHL)

By rdnewsNOW Staff

Brandon Wheat Kings captain

Red Deer’s Nate Danielson signs entry-level contract with Detroit Red Wings

Jul 12, 2023 | 2:50 PM

Red Deer-native Nate Danielson has just signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings, according to the Western Hockey League (WHL).

The NHL Club announced the signing Wednesday morning that Danielson, captain for the Brandon Wheat Kings, was the ninth-overall selection in the 2023 NHL Draft.

Danielson led the Wheat Kings in many offensive categories during the 2022-23 season including 33 goals, 45 assists, 78 points, 13 power-play goals and 38 power-play points.

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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