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)
42 goals, 42 assists, plus-26, 34 PIM in 56 games played
North Bay won both of their home and both of their away games last week. Amadio was a huge contributor with seven goals and two assists.
Mike Amadio is on some kind of roll lately. He was a beast today against Ottawa. Best player on the ice. Dominant at both ends.
— OHL Prospects Blog (@BrockOtten) February 16, 2016
With goal on Friday, Mike Amadio records sixth 40-goal season in @OHLBattalion history and first since 2009. #OHL pic.twitter.com/oMVcWFDjYJ
— Josh Sweetland (@joshsweetland) February 20, 2016
Mike Amadio 42nd: https://t.co/X0142LV4N1 via @YouTube
— TVCOGECO NorthBay (@TVCNorthBay) February 21, 2016
ERIK CERNAK: Defenseman, Erie Otters (2nd round pick in 2015, OHL)
3 goals, 6 assists, plus-5, 24 PIM in 29 games played
The Otters played three away games, winning two and losing one. They also won their home game. Cernak registered an assist.
ALEXANDER DERGACHYOV: Forward, St. Petersburg SKA (3rd round pick in 2015, KHL)
Regular season: 2 goals, 0 assists, minus-2, 4 PIM in 33 games played
Playoffs: 0 goals, 0 assists, even, 0 PIM in 1 game played
SKA played and lost two home games last week, finishing off their regular season. The playoffs started and they began the Conference Quarterfinals versus Lokomotiv, losing Game 1 in overtime. Dergachyov was a non-factor on the score sheet for all games.
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 played three away games last week, losing two and winning one. They also lost their home game. Dillon did not start for any of the games.
STEVEN JOHNSON: Defenseman, University of Minnesota (4th round pick in 2014)
2 goals, 7 assists, even, 2 PIM in 25 games played
The Gophers did not have a game last week. Their next game is Feb. 25.
MAXIM KITSYN: Forward, Manchester Monarchs (6th round pick in 2010, KHL)
22 goals, 21 assists, plus-31, 51 PIM in 53 games played
The Monarchs won both of their away games and split their home games last week. Kitsyn contributed two goals and three assists.
Monarchs goal by Maxim Kitsyn. His 22nd of the season. Monarchs take an early 1-0 lead pic.twitter.com/CTDiqJBUiT
— Manchester Monarchs (@MonarchsHockey) February 21, 2016
Maxim Kitsyn Integral to Manchester Monarchs’ Vast Success https://t.co/QC6hXjoFfa
— MakeWay ForThe Kings (@makeway4kings) February 22, 2016
PAUL LADUE: Defenseman, University of North Dakota (6th round pick in 2012)
3 goals, 9 assists, plus-18, 10 PIM in 30 games played
UND won both of their home games last week. LaDue registered a goal.
VIDEO: Paul LaDue ties it up 1-1 late in the second. https://t.co/19IsjQIMK2
— North Dakota MHockey (@UNDmhockey) February 21, 2016
Paul LaDue, Brock Boeser and Cam Johnson talk to the media fo… https://t.co/cFvxYtcUdG
— North Dakota MHockey (@UNDmhockey) February 21, 2016
ALEX LINTUNIEMI: Defenseman, Manchester Monarchs (2nd round pick in 2014, OHL)
0 goals, 8 assists, minus-2, 2 PIM in 19 games played
In the Monarch’s four games last week, Lintuiniemi registered an assist.
JAKE MARCHMENT: Forward, Erie Otters (6th round pick in 2014, OHL)
21 goals, 16 assists, plus-20, 40 PIM in 47 games played
In the Otters’ four games last week, Marchment registered an assist and four goals, including a hat trick.
Your 3 stars:
⭐ ERI Jake Marchment (3g)
⭐⭐ ERI Alex DeBrincat (2a)
⭐⭐⭐ GUE @LiamStevens1010 (1g)— Guelph Storm (@Storm_City) February 15, 2016
JACOB MIDDLETON: Defenseman, Ottawa 67’s (7th round pick in 2014, OHL)
5 goals, 18 assists, plus-12, 62 PIM in 56 games played
Ottawa lost both of their home and their away game last week. Middleton was a non-factor on the score sheet.
MATT MISTELE: Forward, Sarnia Sting (6th round pick in 2014, OHL)
27 goals, 21 assists, minus-10, 39 PIM in 51 games played
Sarnia played three home games last week, winning two and losing one. They also lost their away game. Mistele registered seven goals, five being in one game on eight shots.
#LAKings prospect Matt Mistele scored 5 Gs on 8 shots in Sarnia’s 11-4 win yesterday. His highlights in 6 seconds: https://t.co/za5W72J7Mm
— Kathryn Jean (@msconduct) February 16, 2016
@StingHockey Matt Mistele wins 10K for fan by scoring 5G in Family Day romp over Spirit.https://t.co/dmcVU3Nf8r pic.twitter.com/eq6QOUGrIf
— BlackburnNews Sarnia (@BlackburnSarnia) February 16, 2016
What are the @LAKings feeding their prospects?! Mike Amadio had 5 goals Saturday and Matt Mistele scored 5 goals tonight. #OHL
— Kathryn Jean (@msconduct) February 15, 2016
NIKOLAI PROKHORKIN: Forward, Salavat Yulaev UFA (4th round pick in 2012, KHL)
19 goals, 17 assists, plus-10, 91 PIM in 55 games played
Salavat Yulaev lost their away and won their home game last week. Prokhorkin registered two goals.
CHAZ REDDEKOPP: Defenseman, Victoria Royals (7th round pick in 2015, WHL)
4 goals, 20 assists, plus-11, 96 PIM in 60 games played
The Royals won both of their home games and split their away games this past week. Reddekopp was a non-factor on the score sheet.
ALEX ROACH: Defenseman, Manchester Monarchs (free agent signing)
4 goals, 17 assists, plus-10, 75 PIM in 48 games played
In the Monarchs’ four games last week, Roach registered a goal.
Monarchs dethrone @RRoyalsHockey, 4-3, on Alex Roach’s OT goal. Read the recap here: https://t.co/8OD974HaU1 pic.twitter.com/uRKzTMy4Df
— Manchester Monarchs (@MonarchsHockey) February 18, 2016
MATT ROY: Defenseman, Michigan Tech (7th round pick in 2015, WCHA)
5 goals, 8 assists, plus-16, 31 PIM in 29 games played
Michigan Tech split their away games this past week. Roy registered an assist.
MICHIGAN TECH GOAL: Matt Roy off the faceoff 10 seconds into the power play. 6-1 Huskies. This is ugly.
— Jack Hittinger (@jackhitts) February 21, 2016
MATT SCHMALZ: Forward, Sudbury Wolves (5th round pick in 2015, OHL)
9 goals, 19 assists, minus-45, 39 PIM in 54 games played
The Wolves lost both of their home and both of their away games last week. Schmalz registered two assists and 11 penalty minutes.
DAMIR SHARIPZYANOV: Defensman, Owen Sound Attack (undrafted signing)
4 goals, 14 assists, plus-11, 26 PIM in 34 games
Owen Sound lost both of their away games and won both of their home games last week. Sharipzyanov registered two assists.
AUSTIN WAGNER: Forward, Regina Pats (4th round pick in 2015, WHL)
22 goals, 28 assists, plus-27, 66 PIM in 56 games
The Pats won both of their home and both of their away games last week. Wagner registered two goals and two assists.
With his 21st of the season, @LAKings prospect Austin Wagner (@AWagner_27) has a new career high in goals! #WholeNewGame #WHL
— Regina Pats (@WHLPats) February 18, 2016
PATS GOAL!! Austin Wagner scores with 4 seconds left and Adam Brooks has a 6 point night. 7-5. #WholeNewGame #WHL pic.twitter.com/s2f0j2qTzy
— Regina Pats (@WHLPats) February 20, 2016
4 Faves from tonight’s game @keithhershphoto @tyler_brown31 @adambrooks77 @AWagner_27 @RykrCole Smith #yqr @TheWHL pic.twitter.com/9cAC0J7Hgq
— Regina Pats (@WHLPats) February 20, 2016
SPENCER WATSON: Forward, Kingston Frontenacs (7th round pick in 2014, OHL)
33 goals, 40 assists, plus-22, 24 PIM in 54 games played
The Frontenacs won both of their home games and split their away games last week. Watson contributed four goals and four assists.
Lots of patience shown from Spencer Watson after Perlini lost control of the puck. His 33rd goal. https://t.co/wlCY3dMipo
— Kathryn Jean (@msconduct) February 21, 2016
CONGRATS to #LAKings prospect, Spencer Watson, on scoring 30 goals on the #OHL season (so far). He’s the real deal. pic.twitter.com/ZtA0H8rJUP
— Kingston Frontenacs (@KingstonFronts) February 19, 2016
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