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Soaring to new heights? Harkins signs contract extension with Jets

The Prince George Cougars all-time points leader, Jansen Harkins, will continue to wear a Winnipeg Jets uniform.

The 23-year-old Harkins signed a two-year contract extension with the NHL club with an average salary of $725,000 per season.

He made his NHL debut last season where he had seven points in 29 games for Winnipeg.

Harkins played in three playoff games, including August 3rd versus the Calgary Flames when he scored the game’s opening goal.

Harkins was selected 47th overall (second round) in the 2015 NHL Draft.

He also saw action in 30 games for the Manitoba Moose last season and recorded 31 points where he was named the team’s MVP.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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