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)
23 goals, 31 assists, plus-7, 28 PIM in 39 games played
North Bay lost their away game and split their home games last week. Amadio registered a goal and an assist.
Tonight’s three stars are (in order 3-2-1) are Mike Amadio (G), Brett McKenzie (GWG), and Jake Smith (31 saves, win).
— North Bay Battalion (@OHLBattalion) January 8, 2016
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 played three away games last week, winning two and losing one. Cernak did not play due to being at the World Juniors.
Slovakia was eliminated from the World Juniors in the quarterfinals on Jan. 2.
ALEXANDER DERGACHYOV: Forward, St. Petersburg SKA (3rd round pick in 2015, KHL)
2 goals, 0 assists, minus-1, 2 PIM in 22 games played
SKA played three home games last week, losing two and winning one. Dergachyov played in one game and was a non-factor on the score sheet.
At the World Juniors, Russia beat USA in the semifinals last week, advancing to the finals. They lost the final game to Finland and received the silver medal. Dergachyov was a non-factor on the score sheet.
An emotional Alexander Dergachyov expressed his pride in the team’s performance: https://t.co/PnP8uqvTtE #WJC2016 pic.twitter.com/8IpIYsMgDk
— Russian Ice Hockey (@hockeyrussia_en) January 6, 2016
Good chat with Michael Futa about #LAKings World Junior guys. Said Alexander Dergachyov is 100% committed to signing, coming over next year.
— Jon Rosen (@lakingsinsider) January 9, 2016
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 split their home games last week. Dillon did not start for any of the games.
STEVEN JOHNSON: Defenseman, University of Minnesota (4th round pick in 2014)
1 goal, 6 assists, even, 2 PIM in 15 games played
The Gophers split their away games last week. Johnson was a non-factor on the score sheet.
MAXIM KITSYN: Forward, Manchester Monarchs (6th round pick in 2010, KHL)
13 goals, 12 assists, plus-18, 44 PIM in 37 games played
The Monarchs played three away games last week, winning two and losing one. Kitsyn contributed three goals and an assist.
A look at Kitsyn’s second goal of the night. Coach Seeley must love the guys going to the net! pic.twitter.com/iWsMWgZLE5
— Manchester Monarchs (@MonarchsHockey) January 9, 2016
PAUL LADUE: Defenseman, University of North Dakota (6th round pick in 2012)
3 goals, 6 assists, plus-16, 6 PIM in 22 games played
UND won their home game last week. LaDue registered a goal.
UND GOAL: Paul LaDue snipes it off the post and in to give UND a 2-0 lead just 1:33 into the game!
— North Dakota MHockey (@UNDmhockey) January 10, 2016
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.
Alex Lintuniemi working his wrist with stick/weight exercise as he rehabs #LAKings pic.twitter.com/BJwVOYcJUb
— Lindsay Czarnecki (@ReignInsider) January 7, 2016
JAKE MARCHMENT: Forward, Erie Otters (6th round pick in 2014, OHL)
12 goals, 12 assists, plus-20, 24 PIM in 31 games played
In the Otters’ three games last week, Marchment contributed a goal and an assist.
Another 1 goal period. Jake Marchment scores for @ErieOtters who now lead the @OHLBattalion 2-0 after 2.
— Joey Slattery (@joeyslatteryCTV) January 8, 2016
JACOB MIDDLETON: Defenseman, Ottawa 67’s (7th round pick in 2014, OHL)
4 goals, 14 assists, plus-10, 37 PIM in 41 games played
Ottawa split their home games and won their away game last week. Middleton registered an assist.
MATT MISTELE: Forward, Sarnia Sting (6th round pick in 2014, OHL)
17 goals, 16 assists, minus-10, 29 PIM in 32 games played
Sarnia won both of their away games and lost their home game last week. Mistele registered an assist.
NIKOLAI PROKHORKIN: Forward, Salavat Yulaev UFA (4th round pick in 2012, KHL)
16 goals, 15 assists, plus-8, 56 PIM in 46 games played
Salavat Yulaev UFA played four home games last week, which they split. Prokhorkin was a huge contributor with four goals and three assists, including a hat trick.
Players of the Week 18: Best forward was Nikolai Prokhorkin (@hcsalavatyulaev), 4GP, 4G, 3A, +2. His haul included a hat-trick vs. Amur.
— KHL_English (@khl_eng) January 11, 2016
CHAZ REDDEKOPP: Defenseman, Victoria Royals (7th round pick in 2015, WHL)
4 goals, 15 assists, plus-6, 84 PIM in 43 games played
The Royals split their home and split their away games last week.. Reddekopp registered two assists and 13 penalty minutes.
Chaz Reddekopp vs Sam Ruopp from Victoria Royals at Prince George Cougars Jan 9, 2016 https://t.co/y3RGuAsdxn
— hockeyfights (@hockeyfights) January 10, 2016
ALEX ROACH: Defenseman, Manchester Monarchs (free agent signing)
3 goals, 12 assists, plus-8, 65 PIM in 33 games played
In the Monarchs’ games last week, Roach registered five penalty minutes.
Not sure what Colin Jacobs did, but Alex Roach made sure he paid for it! pic.twitter.com/kgHMSZjUwd
— Manchester Monarchs (@MonarchsHockey) January 10, 2016
MATT ROY: Defenseman, Michigan Tech (7th round pick in 2015, WCHA)
2 goals, 7 assists, plus-10, 23 PIM in 21 games played
Michigan Tech played two games in the Desert Hockey Classic last week, winning one and tying in the other. Roy registered two assists.
MATT SCHMALZ: Forward, Sudbury Wolves (5th round pick in 2015, OHL)
6 goals, 10 assists, minus-38, 28 PIM in 38 games played
The Wolves played three home games last week, winning two and losing one. Schmalz registered a goal and an assist.
GOAAAAL!! @Schmalzy17 opens up the scoring to put the Wolves up 1-0
— Sudbury Wolves (@Sudbury_Wolves) January 10, 2016
DAMIR SHARIPZYANOV: Defensman, Owen Sound Attack (undrafted signing)
1 goal, 6 assists, plus-1, 10 PIM in 18 games
Owen Sound split their away games and lost their home game last week. Sharipzyanov played in two games, but was a non-factor on the score sheet.
At the World Juniors, Russia beat USA in the semifinals last week, advancing to the finals. They lost the final game to Finland and received the silver medal. Sharipzyanov registered two penalty minutes.
ICYMI: Attack defender and @LAKings prospect Damir Sharipzyanov earns Silver at @iihf_wjc https://t.co/heVUNKpQuA pic.twitter.com/jHKcUltK2f
— Owen Sound Attack (@AttackOHL) January 6, 2016
AUSTIN WAGNER: Forward, Regina Pats (4th round pick in 2015, WHL)
17 goals, 21 assists, plus-19, 54 PIM in 40 games
The Pats lost their away game and won two out of three home games last week. Wagner was a huge contributor with three goals and four assists.
Austin Wagner scores on a sweet dish from Adam Brooks @WHLPats https://t.co/0GZUqTFBnY
— Max Marko (@MarkoFznFutures) January 10, 2016
SPENCER WATSON: Forward, Kingston Frontenacs (7th round pick in 2014, OHL)
19 goals, 23 assists, plus-10, 16 PIM in 38 games played
The Frontenacs won their home game and split their away games last week. Watson contributed one goal and four assists.
Another nice goal from Spencer Watson (#LAKings)- speeds through the D, makes a nice play on the backhand in close https://t.co/U3d08vGS9d
— Kathryn Jean (@msconduct) January 9, 2016