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Blackhawks sign Stanton

The Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Ryan Stanton to a one-year contract.

The 23-year-old made his NHL debut with April 27 at St. Louis. He recorded a career-high 22 assists and 25 points in 73 regular-season games with the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs in 2012-13.

A native of St. Albert, Alberta, Stanton has totalled 60 points in 224 career games with the IceHogs from 2009-13 and has skated in two career Calder Cup Playoff games.