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Raider captain signed to Chicago Blackhawks

Jan 2, 2012 | 1:44 PM

Raider captain Mark McNeill has signed a three year entry level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.

The 18-year-old from Edmonton who was taken 18th overall in last June's NHL draft has 18 goals and 21 assists this season.

He also has at least one point in 18 of the last 19 games including a run of nine goals and eight assists during the nine games in December.

The Raiders take on the Pats in Regina Wednesday night and host the Brandon Wheat Kings on Friday and Saturday.

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