April 29, 2010
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Wisconsin Loses Goloubef
CHN Staff Report
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Wisconsin defenseman Cody Goloubef to a standard three-year entry level contract. As per club policy, terms were not disclosed.
Goloubef, 20, had three goals and 11 assists for 14 points, 64 penalty minutes and was plus-13 in 42 games during his junior season for the Badgers. He ranked third among club defensemen in points and plus/minus rating and helped the Badgers reach the National Championship game.
"Cody comes from a very successful program at Wisconsin and we believe it is the right time for him to begin his professional career," Columbus GM Scott Howson said.
A native of Mississauga, Ontario, Goloubef was the Blue Jackets' second pick, 37th overall, in the 2008 Entry Draft. He collected 12-25—37, 180 penalty minutes and a cumulative plus/minus rating of plus-18 in 118 career games with Wisconsin. He had 0-1—1, eight penalty minutes and a plus-10 in six games at the 2009 World Junior Championships, helping Team Canada win the gold medal.
