Rebels captain Johnson signs with Blackhawks
Red Deer Rebels captain Reese Johnson has signed an NHL entry level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Blackhawks say it’s a three-year contract that runs through the 2021-22 season with an average annual value of $925,000.
Johnson has 45 points in 62 games with the Rebels this season and has developed into one of the Western Hockey League top face-off winners.