Photo: Aaron Lavinsky
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)
22 goals, 30 assists, plus-8, 28 PIM in 36 games played
North Bay won both of their home games and lost both of their away games last week. Amadio contributed to the wins with two goals and 3 assists.
BATTALION GOAL! His 21st of the season, scored by no. 18 Mike Amadio! Assist to Santos, Troops now lead 5-3!
— North Bay Battalion (@OHLBattalion) December 31, 2015
BATTALION SHORTHANDED GOAL! His 2nd goal of the game and 22nd of the season, scored by no. 18 Mike Amadio! He puts this one on ice.
— North Bay Battalion (@OHLBattalion) December 31, 2015
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 won both of their home games and both of their away games last week. Cernak did not play in the games due to being at the World Juniors.
Slovakia lost all four of their games last week in the World Junior Championship, including the quarterfinal game, resulting in elimination. Cernak was a non-factor on the score sheet.
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 did not have any games last week.
Russia played four games in the World Juniors last week, winning all. They beat Denmark in the quarterfinals and now will play USA in the semifinals on Jan. 4. In the four games, Dergachyov registered an assist.
Although he isn’t getting attn Kempe is, don’t sleep on Dergachyov (RD3 LA, ’15). Has been offensive spark for Russia & levels above peers.
— The Mayor John Hoven (@mayorNHL) January 2, 2016
Dergachyov is in the final year of his KHL contract. Look for #LAKings to make a major push to sign the 2015 draftee this coming summer.
— The Mayor John Hoven (@mayorNHL) January 2, 2016
We have the report from Russia’s revival, as Egor Rykov and Alexander Dergachyov got points! https://t.co/M9fEcZ0F6e pic.twitter.com/9fdKAsbyv3
— SKA Ice Hockey Club (@hcSKA_News) January 2, 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 won both of their home games and lost their away game 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, plus-1, 2 PIM in 13 games played
The Gophers played two games in the 25th Annual Mariucci Classic last week, which they split. Johnson scored his first goal of the season and recorded an assist.
Johnson on his first goal, playing Harvard https://t.co/ygPXEDUpbW via @audioBoom
— Minnesota M Hockey (@GopherHockey) January 3, 2016
WATCH: @Steviej5‘s first goal in the Maroon & Gold. #PrideOnIce https://t.co/SLRgeWBp0e
— Minnesota M Hockey (@GopherHockey) January 3, 2016
MAXIM KITSYN: Forward, Manchester Monarchs (6th round pick in 2010, KHL)
10 goals, 11 assists, plus-13, 35 PIM in 34 games played
The Monarchs played three home games last week, winning one and losing two. Kitsyn registered a goal and an assist.
Maxim Kitsyn with his 10th goal of the season to give the Monarchs a 2-0 lead with 13:30 left on the clock! pic.twitter.com/e4VI3HHmWn
— Manchester Monarchs (@MonarchsHockey) January 1, 2016
PAUL LADUE: Defenseman, University of North Dakota (6th round pick in 2012)
2 goals, 6 assists, plus-16, 6 PIM in 21 games played
UND played two games in the Subway Holiday Classic versus Alabama Huntsville last week, winning both. LaDue registered a goal.
Watch Paul Ladue score at 25 seconds in the first period vs A… https://t.co/AIaHoNQYzb
— North Dakota MHockey (@UNDmhockey) January 3, 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.
JAKE MARCHMENT: Forward, Erie Otters (6th round pick in 2014, OHL)
12 goals, 12 assists, plus-19, 17 PIM in 29 games played
In the Otters’ four games last week, Marchment registered a goal and three assists.
Light the lamp! @JMarch11 score! 1-0 Erie 19 seconds into the 2nd #Otters20 #BeTheTradition
— Erie Otters (@ErieOtters) December 30, 2015
JACOB MIDDLETON: Defenseman, Ottawa 67’s (7th round pick in 2014, OHL)
4 goals, 13 assists, plus-6, 35 PIM in 38 games played
Ottawa played four away games last week, winning one and losing three. Middleton registered two assists.
MATT MISTELE: Forward, Sarnia Sting (6th round pick in 2014, OHL)
17 goals, 15 assists, minus-10, 29 PIM in 29 games played
Sarnia split their away games and lost their home game last week. Mistele recorded three goals and three assists in the games.
Another 3 pts for @mmistele22 as @StingHockey defeat the #Spitfires 6-3. Stay hot Misty! #OHL
— Stacey G (@StaceyG_25) December 29, 2015
GOAL! MATT MISTELE!
— Sarnia Sting (@StingHockey) December 31, 2015
GOAL! 🚨 @mmistele22 tips home the Schlichting point shot and the #Sting jump ahead 1-0 #GoStingGo
— Sarnia Sting (@StingHockey) January 3, 2016
NIKOLAI PROKHORKIN: Forward, Salavat Yulaev UFA (4th round pick in 2012, KHL)
12 goals, 12 assists, plus-6, 52 PIM in 42 games played
Salavat Yulaev UFA won their away game last week. Prokhorkin registered an assist.
CHAZ REDDEKOPP: Defenseman, Victoria Royals (7th round pick in 2015, WHL)
4 goals, 13 assists, plus-4, 71 PIM in 39 games played
The Royals played four games last week, losing their home game and two away games and winning one away game. Reddekopp registered an assist.
ALEX ROACH: Defenseman, Manchester Monarchs (free agent signing)
3 goals, 12 assists, plus-8, 60 PIM in 30 games played
In the Monarchs’ games last week, Roach contributed an assist. He also registered 18 penalty minutes, including a game misconduct.
MATT ROY: Defenseman, Michigan Tech (7th round pick in 2015, WCHA)
2 goals, 5 assists, plus-5, 21 PIM in 19 games played
Michigan Tech played two games in the 51st Annual Great Lakes Invitational last week, which they split. Roy played in one game but was a non-factor on the score sheet.
MATT SCHMALZ: Forward, Sudbury Wolves (5th round pick in 2015, OHL)
5 goals, 9 assists, minus-34, 28 PIM in 35 games played
The Wolves lost both of their away games and their home game last week. Schmalz played in two of the games but was a non-factor on the score sheet.
DAMIR SHARIPZYANOV: Defensman, Owen Sound Attack (undrafted signing)
1 goal, 6 assists, even, 10 PIM in 16 games
Owen Sound played three home games last week, winning one and losing two. Sharipzyanov did not play due to being at the World Juniors.
In Russia’s four wins at the World Juniors last week, Sharipzyanov was a non-factor on the score sheet. Russia plays USA in the semifinals on Jan. 4.
AUSTIN WAGNER: Forward, Regina Pats (4th round pick in 2015, WHL)
15 goals, 19 assists, plus-15, 54 PIM in 38 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.
PATS GOAL!! Oooo that was pretty! Austin Wagner finishes the Brooks/Berg play and it’s 4-4. #WholeNewGame #WHL pic.twitter.com/1cHeqHBaxN
— Regina Pats (@WHLPats) December 31, 2015
PATS GOAL!! Austin Wagner buries an absolutely ridiculous Adam Brooks feed for a 2-1 Pats advantage. #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/K5MVvxOQpS
— Regina Pats (@WHLPats) January 2, 2016
PATS GOAL!! Austin Wagner nabs a shorthanded goal at 13:37 to make it 6-2 Raiders. #WholeNewGame #WHL pic.twitter.com/8pIngLJrnw
— Regina Pats (@WHLPats) January 3, 2016
SPENCER WATSON: Forward, Kingston Frontenacs (7th round pick in 2014, OHL)
18 goals, 19 assists, plus-6, 14 PIM in 35 games played
The Frontenacs lost their away game and split their home games last week. Watson contributed with a goal and four assists.
A closer look at Spencer Watson’s (#lakings/#fronts) toe-drag goal https://t.co/esKEUIOkps
— Kathryn Jean (@msconduct) January 2, 2016
