Winterhawks AHL Update
Shortly after the Winterhawks season ended, Portland had five players depart to compete with their respective NHL affiliate teams in the AHL’s Calder Cup Playoffs. Cody Glass, Dennis Cholowski, Joachim Blichfeld, Skyler McKenzie and Cole Kehler were all sent to their AHL teams.
Here is an update on how their first week with their AHL squads has gone.
Skyler McKenzie – Manitoba Moose
Skyler McKenzie played in his first career professional hockey game for the Manitoba Moose in Game 3 of their series with the Grand Rapids Griffins last night. In his professional debut, McKenzie scored his first pro-goal on his first pro-shot, in what ended up being the game-winning goal in a 6-3 Manitoba win. Former Winterhawks’ Chase De Leo and Nic Petan also had big games for the Moose, with Petan picking up a goal and an assist, while De Leo had a goal and three assists.
Below you can hear from McKenzie postgame after his big night.
#MBMoose forward Skyler McKenzie spoke after scoring the game winner in his frist professional game #GoMooseGo #LetLoose
For more post-game interviews and highlights, head to: https://t.co/nkd4J5YAWT pic.twitter.com/73MtFjEyhf
— Manitoba Moose (@ManitobaMoose) April 26, 2018
Dennis Cholowski – Grand Rapids Griffins
In the same game that Skyler McKenzie made his professional debut, Dennis Cholowski played in just his second ever professional contest. Cholowski recorded one shot and had an even plus/minus on the night. The Griffins are the reigning Calder Cup champions. Manitoba and Grand Rapids battle it out in Game 4 tonight, with the Moose currently holding a 2-1 series lead in the best-of-five first-round matchup.
Below you can hear Dennis’ postgame comments.
Cody Glass – Chicago Wolves
Cody Glass has been practicing with the Wolves for the last week, but has yet to see any game action. The Vegas Golden Knights first ever draft selection is coming off an incredible year with the Winterhawks, that saw him lead the team in points with 102 in 62 games. The Wolves are currently down 2-0 to the Rockford Icehogs in their best-of-five first-round series. Game 3 of their series goes tonight.
Fresh faces at practice today! pic.twitter.com/xB3nA8sQdR
— Chicago Wolves (@Chicago_Wolves) April 19, 2018
Joachim Blichfeld – San Jose Barracuda
Joachim Blichfeld suited up in his first professional game last night with the San Jose Barracuda. Blichfeld recorded two shots in a 6-0 San Jose loss to the Tuscon Roadrunners. For Tuscon, it was former Winterhawks goaltender Adin Hill picking up the 21 save shutout. San Jose is down 2-1 in their series with the Roadrunners, Game 4 goes Friday night.
Joachim Blichfeld on the ice for his first shift as a member of the #SJBarracuda
— San Jose Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) April 26, 2018
Cole Kehler – Ontario Reign
After signing an entry-level contract with the Los Angeles Kings this past December, Kehler joined the Ontario Reign last week after the Hawks season came to an end. Kehler did not see any game action with Ontario during their postseason run, which ended on Sunday, after they lost their first round series, 3-1, to the Texas Stars.
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