Voracek signs extension

Jakub Voracek
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Former Halifax Mooseheads fan favourite Jakub Voracek will not be leaving Philadelphia any time soon. Well not according to his new extension but we all know that they don't always work out. The 25 year old signed a 8 year extension on Thursday with the Flyers. It's reportedly worth $66 million dollars according to TSN and will not be in affect until the 2016-17 NHL season.

"It’s a pleasure to be a part of the organization for hopefully, minimum, nine years, and hopefully we can get that silver Stanley Cup to Philly one day," Voracek said.

Voracek, originally from Kladno, Czechoslovakia, was drafted by the Herd in the 2006 CHL Import Draft 1st overall and played 2 seasons in Halifax. He was drafted into the National Hockey League by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2007 and played for them between 2008 and 2011. In his 7 seasons with the NHL, he has scored 124 times and collected 372 points in 532 games played.

Jakub had a career season during 2014-2015, assisting on a career high 59 goals and recording 81 points which led the Flyers team. His 81 points were good enough for fourth in the league at the end of the year.

Congratulations on the new deal Jakub.