Ahead of the start of the season for the Belleville Senators, the team announced it has signed defenceman Scott Harrington to a two-year AHL contract.
The 32-year-old was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round of the 2011 NHL Draft.
Harrington has dressed in 255 NHL games with Pittsburgh, Toronto, Columbus, San Jose and Anaheim, as well as 247 career AHL games.
“We’re excited to welcome Scott to the Belleville Senators family,” said Belleville Sens GM Matt Turek in a release.
“Scott’s impressive NHL career, character and leadership ability will all be keys in helping our group to take the next step. As a native of Kingston, growing up just down the 401 from CAA Arena, he’ll be a fantastic representative of the Senators and 613 country.”
Before turning pro, Harrington won an OJHL championship with the Kingston Voyageurs, and a pair of OHL titles with the London Knights, whom he captained in 2012-13.
Harrington has also represented Canada at various levels, winning gold at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, a silver at the World Under-17 Championship, and a bronze at the World Junior Hockey Championship.
The Belleville Senators begin their season on the road Saturday where they will take on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
