Former Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose (captain) Dominic Toninato signs two-year contract with the Blackhawks

I’m not sure any player in the Jets organization has been up and down between the NHL with Winnipeg and AHL with Manitoba more than Dominic Toninato. Since he was signed as a free agent back in 2020 the Minnesotan has been a constant between the two clubs.

This year was a particularly impactful one as he was named captain of Manitoba. In 60 games for the Moose he had 18 goals and 18 assists for 36 points. He also was recalled to the big club playing five regular season games and two more in the playoffs.

Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)

He had really embraced raising a family in Winnipeg and calling this place home for the last five seasons. But he is moving on as Scott Powers of The Athletic Chicago is reporting he has signed a two-year, two-way deal with the Blackhawks.

Wishing him and his family all the best in Illinois. He was always a pleasure to deal with. And now the Moose have to find a new captain for next season.

David Minuk

Working hard on a daily basis to provide the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news for our readers and listeners. I also appear on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show every Saturday on our YouTube channel as well as the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after every single Jets game. And I occasionally jump in the play-by-play booth at Canada Life to provide colour analysis during Manitoba Moose games.

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