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Flames sign forward Chase Harrington to three-year, entry-level contract

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 30). Flames sign forward Chase Harrington to three-year, entry-level contract. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/flames-sign-forward-chase-harrington-to-three-year-entry-level-contract/article_283e0e5a-d7c8-5a6b-bbf0-52969aaba587.html

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The Calgary Flames have signed Chase Harrington to a three-year entry-level contract worth an average of US$1.075 million per year. Harrington, the captain of the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs and an 18-year-old forward from Prince George, B.C., led his team last season with 57 points (28 goals, 29 assists) and 105 penalty minutes in 61 games. The Flames selected him in the second round of the 2026 NHL draft as their 36th overall pick.

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The Calgary Flames signed forward Chase Harrington to a three-year, entry-level contract on Tuesday, with an average annual value of US$1.075 million. Born in Prince George, B.C., Harrington was named captain of the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs for 2026-27 and began his season by scoring a goal, assisting on two others, and fighting an opponent to achieve a “Gordie Howe hat trick” in a 3-2 victory.

In the previous season, Harrington led Spokane with a career-high 57 points (28 goals, 29 assists) and was the team’s top enforcer, racking up 105 penalty minutes over 61 games. The 18-year-old also played his first NHL pre-season game last Thursday against the Seattle Kraken, marking a significant step in his career development. The Flames selected Harrington with their second-round pick (36th overall) in the 2026 NHL draft.

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The Calgary Flames have signed forward Chase Harrington to a three-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday. asserted

club → sign → contract

The deal carries an average annual value of US$1.075 million. asserted

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The Prince George, B.C., native was named captain of the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs for 2026-27, opening his campaign with a goal, two assists and a fight to register a ‘Gordie Howe hat trick’ in a 3-2 win. asserted

native → name → win

The 18-year-old led Spokane in 2025-26 with a career-best 57 points (28 goals, 29 assists). asserted

old → lead → points

Harrington also led the team with 105 penalty minutes in 61 games. asserted

Harrington → lead → games

Harrington played his first NHL pre-season game last Thursday against the Kraken in Seattle. asserted

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 29, 2026. asserted

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Flames sign forward Chase Harrington to three-year, entry-level contract

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