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Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today that Winnipeg ICE goaltender Gage Alexander has been named WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending May 22, 2022.

#hockey #chl #whl #nhl #winnipeg ice #anaheim ducks #gage alexander #t:news #s:prospects #220524

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The fans at Rogers Place were treated to a back-and-forth matchup between the visiting Winnipeg ICE and the Edmonton Oil Kings. After a couple of lead changes and momentum swings, the Oil Kings would squeak out an overtime win and 2-1 series lead.

Here are Monday’s Sandman Hotels WHL Three Stars:

⭐ First Star – Justin Sourdif, Edmonton Oil Kings Florida Panthers prospect Justin Sourdif whipped up yet another highlight reel goal in Monday’s matchup against the ICE. This time under the bright lights of WHOA-vertime. Along with his third goal of the 2022 WHL Playoffs, Sourdif also tacked on an assist from an earlier Oil Kings goal.

⭐⭐ Second Star – Gage Alexander, Winnipeg ICE Once again, Anaheim Ducks prospect Gage Alexander, had himself a night between the pipes. While the final outcome didn’t go as planned for the ICE club, Alexander was a remarkable, high note in Game Three. The netminder set aside 51 of 55 Oil King shots, while posting a 0.927 SV%.

⭐⭐⭐ Third Star – Kaiden Guhle, Edmonton Oil Kings In Game Three of the Eastern Conference Championship, Montreal Canadiens prospect Kaiden Guhle registered his third multi-point outing of the postseason. Guhle first blasted home a drive from the point and then collected an assist on Edmonton’s game-tying goal.

#hockey #chl #whl #nhl #edmonton oil kings #winnipeg ice #anaheim ducks #montreal canadiens #justin sourdif #gage alexander #kaiden guhle #s:three stars #s:prospects #220524

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Transactions | May 24, 2022

AHL

Riley Kidney (C) → Added to Laval

ECHL

Trent Miner (G) → Assigned to Utah by Colorado (NHL)

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ECHL Transaction | Thursday, May 26, 2022

Utah Grizzlies

Trent Miner (G) → Recalled by Colorado (NHL)

Thomas Sigouin (G) → Activated from reserve

#hockey #echl #nhl #utah grizzlies #colorado avalanche #trent miner #thomas sigouin #s:transactions #s:prospects #220526 #t:info

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AHL Transactions | Thursday, May 26, 2022

Springfield Falcons

Mitchell Balmas (F) → Returned on loan to Worcester (ECHL)

Peter Crinella (F) → Released from PTO

Brayden Guy (F) → Released from ATO

Stockton Heat

Juuso Valimaki (D) → Recalled from loan by Calgary (NHL)

#hockey #ahl #nhl #echl #springfield thunderbirds #worcester railers #mitchell balmas #peter crinella #brayden guy #stockton heat #calgary flames #juuso valimaki #s:prospects #220526 #s:transactions

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The Canadian Hockey League announced today the 26th edition of the CHL Team of the Week for 2021-22 based on individual performances from May 16-22.

#chl #ohl #hamilton bulldogs #avery hayes #whl #reid schaefer #seattle thunderbirds #henrik rybinski #nhl #washington capitals #winnipeg ice #benjamin zloty #jeremy hanzel #qmjhl #charlottetown islanders #t:news #s:prospect #220526

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Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced six roster moves today that place the current training camp roster at 28 players, including 16 forwards, nine defensemen and three goaltenders.

The Blue Jackets placed defenseman Adam Clendening, center Zac Dalpe, left wing Markus Hannikainen and center Ryan MacInnis on waivers for the purpose of assignment to the Cleveland Monsters, the club's American Hockey League affiliate. In addition, Columbus has assigned defenseman Doyle Somerby and goaltender Veini Vehvilainen to Cleveland.

TRAINING CAMP: News, notes, and more

#nhl #columbus blue jackets #adam clendening #zac dalpe #markus hannikainen #ryan macinnis #doyle somerby #veini vehvilainen #cleveland monsters #ahl #hockey #t:news #s:waivers #s:training camp #s:roster #s:prospects

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NHL Transactions | Nov. 21

Montréal Canadiens Charles Hudon, F || reassigned to Laval (AHL)

Pittsburgh Penguins Zach Trotman, D || recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL)

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The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has acquired defenseman Henri Jokiharju (joh-kee-HARH-yoo) from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Alexander Nylander.

Jokiharju (6'0", 193 lbs., 6/17/1999) made his NHL debut in 2018-19, posting 12 assists in 38 games for the Blackhawks. He also recorded 17 points (2+15) in 30 AHL games for the Rockford IceHogs and his .57 points per game ranked eighth among rookie AHL defensemen with more than 20 games played.

A native of Oulu, Finland, Jokiharju made two appearances in international tournaments for Finland in 2018-19, winning a gold medal at both the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship and the 2019 IIHF World Championship. His five points (2+3) and plus-6 rating in seven games both ranked third among World Juniors defensemen. He also played for Team Finland at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship and won a gold medal with Finland at the 2016 IIHF World U18 Championship.

"Henri is a young, mobile defenseman who has shown he can compete at the NHL level," Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill said. "His international success last season only furthered his development and we are excited to add him to our current group of defensemen."

Drafted by Chicago in the first round (29th overall) of the 2017 NHL Draft, Jokiharju was named to the Western Conference Second All-Star Team in 2018 after recording 71 points (12+59) in 63 games for the Portland Winterhawks (WHL). He posted 119 points (21+98) in 134 career WHL games before making his professional debut last season.

#nhl #chicago blackhawks #buffalo sabres #henri jokiharju #alex nylander #t:news #s:trade #s:prospects

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The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has re-signed defenseman Ryan Graves to a one-year contract for the upcoming 2019-20 season.

Graves, 24, recorded five points (3g/2) and a +4 plus/minus rating in 26 games for the Avalanche this past season. The Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, native made his NHL debut on Dec. 27 at Vegas and registered his first NHL goal on Jan. 4 against the New York Rangers. He also suited up in 32 regular-season games for the American Hockey League's Colorado Eagles, tallying nine points (2g/7a).

A fourth-round selection (110th overall) of the New York Rangers in the 2013 NHL Draft, Graves was acquired by the Avalanche in a trade on Feb. 26, 2018. He has totaled 77 points (24g/53a) in 260 career AHL games for the Hartford Wolf Pack, San Antonio Rampage and Eagles. As a rookie in 2015-16, Graves led all Hartford defensemen with nine goals and added 12 assists for 21 points, earning a selection to the AHL All-Star Game.

Prior to turning pro, Graves played four seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 2011-2016, totaling 86 points (25g/61a) in 245 games with the Prince Edward Island Rocket, Charlottetown Islanders, Val-d'Or Foreurs and Quebec Remparts. The 6-foot-5, 226-pound blueliner served as an alternate captain with both the Islanders (2013-14) and the Remparts (2014-15) and helped Val-d'Or capture the President's Cup as league champions in 2014.

Graves competed in consecutive Memorial Cup tournaments in 2014 and 2015. At the 2015 tournament, he was tied for second in scoring among defensemen with five points (2g/3a) in five games to earn a spot on the Memorial Cup All-Star team.

#nhl #colorado avalanche #ryan graves #hockey #t:news #s:contract #s:prospects

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AHL Transactions | Nov. 18

Bakersfield Condors Joel Persson, D || loaned from Edmonton (NHL), added

Belleville Senators Max Veronneau, F || recalled from loan by Ottawa (NHL)

Binghamton Devils Evan Cormier, G || reassigned by New Jersey (NHL) from Adirondack (ECHL) Louis Domingue, G || recalled from loan by New Jersey (NHL)

Charlotte Checkers Eetu Luosarinen, F || recalled from loan by Carolina (NHL)

Colorado Eagles Logan O’Connor, F || recalled from loan by Colorado (NHL)

Laval Rocket Charles Hudon, F || recalled from loan by Montréal (NHL)

Lehigh Valley Phantoms Andy Andreoff, F || recalled from loan by Philadelphia (NHL) Joel Farabee, F || recalled from loan by Philadelphia (NHL) Morgan Frost, F || recalled from loan by Philadelphia (NHL) Carsen Twarynski, F || returned on loan from Philadelphia (NHL)

Milwaukee Admirals Mathieu Olivier, F || recalled from loan by Nashville (NHL) Steven Santini, D || recalled from loan by Nashville (NHL)

Ontario Reign Cole Kehler, G || reassigned by Los Angeles (NHL) to Fort Wayne (ECHL) Matthew Villalta, G || reassigned by Los Angeles (NHL) from Fort Wayne (ECHL)

Providence Bruins Brendan Gaunce, F || recalled from loan by Boston (NHL) Urho Vaakanainen, D || recalled from loan by Boston (NHL)

Rockford IceHogs Dmitry Osipov, D || returned on loan to Indy (ECHL)

Springfield Thunderbirds Rodrigo Abols, F || reassigned by Florida (NHL) from Greenville (ECHL) Dryden Hunt, F || loaned from Florida (NHL)

Toronto Marlies Pierre Engvall, F || recalled from loan by Toronto (NHL)

#ahl #nhl #echl #hockey #t:info #s:transactions #s:prospects

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NHL Transactions | Oct. 17

Carolina Hurricanes Brian Gibbons, F || reassigned to Charlotte (AHL)

San Jose Sharks Trevor Carrick, D || reassigned to San Jose (AHL)

St. Louis Blues Mathias Laferriere, F || signed three-year ELC

Vegas Golden Knights Valentin Zykov, F || suspended 20 games by NHL

Winnipeg Jets Nelson Nogier, D || recalled from Manitoba (AHL)

#nhl #ahl #hockey #t:info #s:transacrions #s:contract #s:discipline #s:prospects

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NEW YORK - The New York Rangers announced today that the team has agreed to terms with forward Kaapo Kakko on an entry-level contract.

Kakko, 18, skated in 45 games with TPS of Liiga (Finnish Elite League) this past season, registering 22 goals and 16 assists for 38 points, along with a plus-one rating and 10 penalty minutes. Kakko's 22 goals in 2018-19 were the most any U18 player has registered in one season in the history of Finland's top league, breaking the record of 21 set by Aleksander Barkov in 2012-13. In addition, Kakko's 38 points this past season were the third-most in one season by a U18 player in the history of Finland's top league, trailing only Barkov (48 in 2012-13) and Mikael Granlund (40 in 2009-10).

The 6-3, 195-pounder was named the Rookie of the Year in Liiga in 2018-19. Kakko tied for sixth in Liiga (and led all rookies) in goals during the past season. He also tied for second in the league in game-winning goals (seven). Kakko led TPS in goals and game-winning goals, tied for second on the team in shot attempts (228), and tied for third in points this past season, and he also ranked second among team forwards in average ice time in 2018-19 (18:11). He ranked third among all Liiga rookies (and led Liiga rookie forwards) in average ice time during the past season. Kakko also skated in five games with TPS during the 2019 Playoffs, registering four goals and one assist for five points. His four goals during the 2019 Playoffs were tied for the second-most by a U18 player in one year in the history of Liiga (Patrik Laine holds the record - 10 during the 2016 Playoffs). Kakko tied for fourth among all players in Liiga - and led all rookies in the league - in goals during the playoffs this past year. Including the playoffs, he registered 20 points (14 goals, six assists) over his final 18 games of the season.

#nhl #new york rangers #kaapo kakko #hockey #t:news #s:contract #s:prospects

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ECHL Transactions | Oct. 22

Adirondack Thunder Kelly Summers, D || loaned to Binghamton (AHL)

Brampton Beast Jordan Henry, D || placed on reserve Rob Mann, D || activated from reserve

Greenville Swamp Rabbits Thomas Ebbing, F || released from contract Jake Horton, F || assigned by Springfield (AHL)

Jacksonville IceMen Beau McCue, F || released from contract Denis Tsaruk, G || released from contract

Rapid City Rush Merrick Madsen, G || placed on injured reserve (effective 10/11)

Tulsa Oilers Olle Eriksson-EK, G || activated from reserve Dakota Joshua, F || assigned from San Antonio (AHL) by St. Louis (NHL) Ian McNulty, F || placed on reserve Connor Moynihan, F || activated from reserve Charlie Sampair, F || placed on reserve

Wheeling Nailers Ryan Cloonan, F || signed contract, added to active roster Macoy Erkamps, D || recalled by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) Brandon Hawkins, F || recalled by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL)

Wichita Thunder Nick Miglio, F || released from contract Joe Widmar, F || released from contract

#echl #ahl #hockey #t:info #s:transactions #s:contract #s:prospects

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NHL Transactions | Nov. 07

Boston Bruins Peter Cehlarik, F || recalled from Providence (AHL) Zach Senyshyn, F || recalled from Providence (AHL)

Calgary Flames Brandon Davidson, D || recalled from Stockton (AHL) Oliver Kylington, D || reassigned to Stockton (AHL)

Carolina Hurricanes Alex Lintuniemi, D || placed on waivers

Detroit Red Wings Joe Hicketts, D || reassigned to Grand Rapids (AHL)

Edmonton Oilers Colby Cave, F || reassigned to Bakersfield (AHL) Tomas Jurco, F || placed on waivers

New York Islanders Seth Helgeson, D || recalled from Bridgeport (AHL) Otto Koivula, F || recalled from Bridgeport (AHL)

Ottawa Senators Jonathan Davidsson, F || recalled from Belleville (AHL) Colin White, F || reassigned to Belleville (AHL) for conditioning

Toronto Maple Leafs Martin Marincin, D || placed on waivers Nic Peta, F || placed on waivers

Vegas Golden Knights Nicolas Hague, D || recalled from Chicago (AHL) Nicolas Roy, F || recalled from Chicago (AHL)

Winnipeg Jets Joona Luoto, F || recalled from Manitoba (AHL)

#nhl #ahl #hockey #t:info #s:transactions #s:waivers #s:prospects

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Rockford IceHogs forward Dylan Sikura has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of a high-sticking incident in a game vs. San Antonio on Oct. 30.

Sikura was suspended under the provisions of AHL Rule 21.1 after being assessed a match penalty. He will miss Rockford’s game Saturday (Nov. 2) vs. Iowa.

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