Below are brief updates on all LA Kings non-AHL prospects, meaning guys playing in the three Canadian junior leagues (WHL, OHL, and QMJHL), plus college, ECHL, and overseas:
MIKE AMADIO: Forward, North Bay Battalion (3rd round pick in 2014, OHL)
20 goals, 27 assists, plus-13, 18 PIM in 32 games played
North Bay did not have a game last week. Their next game is on Dec. 29.
ERIK CERNAK: Defenseman, Erie Otters (2nd round pick in 2015, OHL)
3 goals, 5 assists, plus-2, 8 PIM in 18 games played
The Otters did not have a game last week. Their next game is on Dec. 29.
Slovakia played one game in the World Junior Championship last week, beating Belarus. Cernak registered two penalty minutes in the game.
ALEXANDER DERGACHYOV: Forward, St. Petersburg SKA (3rd round pick in 2015, KHL)
2 goals, 0 assists, minus-1, 2 PIM in 21 games played
SKA played three home games last week, losing two and winning one. Dergachyov did not play in the games.
Russia played one game in the World Junior Championship last week, beating Czech Republic. Dergachyov recorded an assist in the game.
ALEC DILLON: Goalie, Edmonton Oil Kings (5th round pick in 2014, WHL)
7 games played, 2-2-1 record, 3.81 GAA, .871 SV%
The Oil Kings lost their away game last week. Dillon did not start for the game.
STEVEN JOHNSON: Defenseman, University of Minnesota (4th round pick in 2014)
0 goals, 5 assists, minus-1, 2 PIM in 11 games played
The Gophers did not have a game last week. Their next game is on New Year’s Day.
MAXIM KITSYN: Forward, Manchester Monarchs (6th round pick in 2010, KHL)
8 goals, 10 assists, plus-11, 30 PIM in 29 games played
The Monarchs lost their away game and won their home game last week.
Gasper Kopitar set up in Gretzky’s office and centers a pass to Maxim Kitsyn on the doorstep and the Monarchs have taken a 2-0 lead!
— Manchester Monarchs (@MonarchsHockey) December 27, 2015
Three Stars: 1- Colin Stevens (MCH) – 44 saves 2- Maxim Kitsyn (MCH – 1 goal 3- Alex Roach (MCH) – 1 goal
— Manchester Monarchs (@MonarchsHockey) December 27, 2015
PAUL LADUE: Defenseman, University of North Dakota (6th round pick in 2012)
1 goal, 6 assists, plus-14, 4 PIM in 19 games played
UND did not have a game last week. Their next game is on New Year’s Day.
ALEX LINTUNIEMI: Defenseman, Manchester Monarchs (2nd round pick in 2014, OHL)
0 goals, 5 assists, minus-4, 0 PIM in eight games played
Lintuniemi did not play in any of the Monarchs’ games last week due to an arm injury.
JAKE MARCHMENT: Forward, Erie Otters (6th round pick in 2014, OHL)
11 goals, 9 assists, plus-14, 15 PIM in 25 games played
The Otters did not have a game last week. Their next game is on Dec. 29.
JACOB MIDDLETON: Defenseman, Ottawa 67’s (7th round pick in 2014, OHL)
4 goals, 11 assists, plus-7, 33 PIM in 34 games played
Ottawa did not have a game last week. Their next game is on Dec. 29.
MATT MISTELE: Forward, Sarnia Sting (6th round pick in 2014, OHL)
14 goals, 12 assists, minus-9, 25 PIM in 26 games played
Sarnia did not have a game last week. Their next game is on Dec. 28.
NIKOLAI PROKHORKIN: Forward, Salavat Yulaev UFA (4th round pick in 2012, KHL)
12 goals, 11 assists, plus-4, 52 PIM in 41 games played
Salavat Yulaev UFA played three home games last week, winning two and losing one. Prokhorkin played in one game but was a non-factor on the score sheet.
NOTE: We are often asked about Prokhorkin’s possible future with the Kings and/or his status as a prospect. For a detailed update, read this article.
CHAZ REDDEKOPP: Defenseman, Victoria Royals (7th round pick in 2015, WHL)
4 goals, 12 assists, plus-7, 67 PIM in 35 games played
The Royal won their home game last week. Reddekopp contributed an assist.
ALEX ROACH: Defenseman, Manchester Monarchs (free agent signing)
3 goals, 10 assists, plus-9, 42 PIM in 27 games played
In the Monarchs’ two games last week, Roach registered a goal.
Alex Roach put the Monarchs up 1-0 in the first! pic.twitter.com/Y1cxR1BCpc
— Manchester Monarchs (@MonarchsHockey) December 27, 2015
MATT ROY: Defenseman, Michigan Tech (7th round pick in 2015, WCHA)
2 goals, 5 assists, plus-5, 21 PIM in 18 games played
Michigan Tech did not have a game last week. Their next game is on Dec. 29.
MATT SCHMALZ: Forward, Sudbury Wolves (5th round pick in 2015, OHL)
5 goals, 9 assists, minus-30, 28 PIM in 33 games played
The Wolves did not have a game last week. Their next game is on Dec. 29.
DAMIR SHARIPZYANOV: Defensman, Owen Sound Attack (undrafted signing)
1 goal, 6 assists, even, 10 PIM in 16 games
The Owen Sound did not have a game last week. Their next game is on Dec. 29.
In Russia’s win in the World Junior Championship last week, Sharipzyanov was a non-factor on the score sheet.
AUSTIN WAGNER: Forward, Regina Pats (4th round pick in 2015, WHL)
12 goals, 15 assists, plus-11, 54 PIM in 34 games
The Pats lost their away game last week. Wagner recorded an assist.
SPENCER WATSON: Forward, Kingston Frontenacs (7th round pick in 2014, OHL)
17 goals, 15 assists, plus-4, 14 PIM in 32 games played
The Frontenacs did not have a game last week. Their next game is Dec. 29.
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