SOUTH BEND, Ind. — After an illustrious career with his hometown team, senior forward and 2023-24 Irish hockey captain, Landon Slaggert has signed his first professional contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. The South Bend native inked the entry level deal with the neighboring NHL club Sunday afternoon, as announced by the organization.
“Landon has been part of my life since he was a little boy,” Catalino Family Head Hockey Coach Jeff Jackson said. “I knew then that he had a warrior’s spirit. Landon has been one of the most complete players that I have ever coached. What makes him so special is that his character matches his ability.”
In four seasons with the Irish, Slaggert appeared in 136 games and amassed 92 points off 47 goals and 45 assists. A full 200-foot player, he finished his career with a plus-11 on-ice rating.
In his final collegiate season, the senior led the team in both goals (20) and points (31). Producing his best offensive output of his NCAA tenure in year four with the Irish, Slaggert ranked among the nation’s best in both goals and points for the entirety of the season.
His career concluded with a career-best in goals and points, nine multi-point games, and a career high four points off a goal and three assists when the Irish hosted Penn State on January 20.
His last game in an Irish sweater featured a game-tying goal and an assist later in the contest to cap off his monumental season.
“I am proud of him and the man he has become. I look forward to watching him take the next step in his hockey career with the Blackhawks,” Jackson added.
Slaggert will report to Chicago later this week.