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Update: Brett Connolly headed to AHL after clearing waivers

Update: 8:00 p.m. Wednesday

The Chicago Blackhawks have sent Brett Connolly to their AHL farm team after he cleared waivers.

Original story:

Former Prince George Cougars star Brett Connolly has hit another bump in the road.

The 29-year-old has been placed on waivers by the Chicago Blackhawks and will likely head to the AHL’s Rockford Ice Hogs if unclaimed.

In April, he was dealt to the Windy City by the Florida Panthers in a five-player deal.

Two years ago, he signed a four-year, $14-million contract with the Panthers.

Connolly captured the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals in 2018.

He has 194 career points (101 goals, 93 assists) in 527 career NHL games.

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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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