The Nashville Predators signed Jack Dougherty to a three-year entry level contract in a deal announced Friday, and it looks like the young defenseman’s next stop will be in Portland.
According to the Predators, it’s expected Dougherty will play for the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League next season.
Selected in the second round, 51st overall, of the 2014 NHL Draft, Dougherty played last season for the University of Wisconsin, recording nine points in 28 games, which put him into a tie for fourth amongst Big Ten freshman defensemen in points.
Wow.....beyond words right now. Just signed my first professional contract with @predsnhl! Big thank… https://t.co/GYFjNpPZHi
— Jack Dougherty (@jackdougherty2) July 24, 2015