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Blackhawks Sign First-Round Pick

(CBS) The Blackhawks have signed 2011 first-round draft picks Mark McNeill and Phillip Danualt to three-year, entry-level contracts.

McNeill, 18-overall pick the NHL draft, currently plays for the Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League. He has 18 goals and 21 assists in 37 games.

McNeill was the Hawks' top selection (18th overall) in the draft and currently plays for the Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League with whom the forward has 18 goals and 21 assists in 37 games.

Danualt, the Hawks' second selection in the first round, is currently the captain of the Victoriaville Tigres of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

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