Terry Bridge- The Observer
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)
50 goals, 48 assists, plus-30, 40 PIM in 68 games played
North Bay won both of their home and their away game last week. Amadio contributed two goals and two assists, ending the season with 50 goals.
#LAKings’ prospect Mike Amadio is so dangerous. Has scored many goals like this (force turnover & breaks out easily) https://t.co/984OVY2PFw
— Kathryn Jean (@msconduct) March 18, 2016
#LAKings prospect Mike Amadio scored his 50th goal of the season on a shorthanded breakaway in @OHLBattalion’s win https://t.co/rVi9sBFvsY
— Kathryn Jean (@msconduct) March 19, 2016
Here’s another look at Mike Amadio’s 50th goal. That’s his 8th shorty of the season. @OHLBattalion #LA https://t.co/qJ4xRxKmf5
— Kathryn Jean (@msconduct) March 19, 2016
North Bay advanced to the OHL playoffs and will begin the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals versus the Peterborough Petes on March 25.
ERIK CERNAK: Defenseman, Erie Otters (2nd round pick in 2015, OHL)
4 goals, 11 assists, plus-7, 35 PIM in 41 games played
The Otters won both of their home games and lost their away game this past week. Cernak registered an assist.
The Otters advanced to the OHL playoffs and will begin the Western Conference Quarterfinals versus the Sagniaw Spirit on March 25.
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, minus-1, 2 PIM in 11 games played
SKA played two games in the Conference Semifinals against Dynamo MSK last week, winning both to take the series 4-2. Dergachyov was a non-factor on the score sheet.
SKA will now play CSKA in the Conference Finals, beginning on March 22.
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 both of their away games and their home game last week. Dillon did not start for any of the games.
The Oil Kings ended the season tied with the Medicine Hat Tigers for the final wild card position in the Eastern Conference. They will play a final tie breaker game on March 22 to see who will face off against the Brandon Wheat Kings in the WHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
STEVEN JOHNSON: Defenseman, University of Minnesota (4th round pick in 2014)
3 goals, 7 assists, minus-1, 6 PIM in 33 games played
The Gophers played two games in the 2016 Big Ten Tournament and won their first game versus Ohio State. They fell short in their second game versus Michigan, ending their season. Johnson was a non-factor on the scoresheet.
MAXIM KITSYN: Forward, Manchester Monarchs (6th round pick in 2010, KHL)
Ontario Reign: 0 goals, 0 assists, even, 0 PIM in two games played
Manchester Monarchs: 24 goals, 24 assists, plus-34, 53 PIM in 58 games played
The Monarchs lost both of their away games this past week. Kitsyn registered a goal.
Maxim Kitsyn netting his 24th goal of the season! pic.twitter.com/WeWdzuPeHB
— Manchester Monarchs (@MonarchsHockey) March 20, 2016
PAUL LADUE: Defenseman, University of North Dakota (6th round pick in 2012)
4 goals, 12 assists, plus-23, 10 PIM in 37 games played
UND played in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff last week. They lost their first game against Minnesota Duluth and tied their second game versus Denver. The tie resulted in them being the No. 1 seed for the NCAA Tournament. LaDue played in the first game and was a non-factor on the score sheet. He was scratched was the second game.
North Dakota scratches: Paul LaDue, Mike Gornall, Chris Wilkie, Danys Chartrand, Joel Janatuinen, Ryan Anderson
— LetsGoDU (@LetsGoDU) March 19, 2016
UND will now play in a single-elimination game for the NCAA Midwest Regional Semifinals against Northeastern on March 25.
ALEX LINTUNIEMI: Defenseman, Manchester Monarchs (2nd round pick in 2014, OHL)
1 goals, 13 assists, plus-2, 6 PIM in 31 games played
In the Monarch’s two games last week, Lintuniemi registered an assist.
JAKE MARCHMENT: Forward, Erie Otters (6th round pick in 2014, OHL)
25 goals, 20 assists, plus-14, 60 PIM in 59 games played
In the Otters’ three games last week, Marchment registered two goals and an assist. He also received a game misconduct for fighting prior to puck drop.
Marchy tallies the third goal for the #Otters, his 24th of the year. 3-0 #Otters pic.twitter.com/FAYhdZhNk3
— Erie Otters (@ErieOtters) March 17, 2016
With 2:22 left in the middle period Jake Marchment picks up his second goal of the contest. #Otters on top 4-2. pic.twitter.com/YmCoiVQTmy
— Erie Otters (@ErieOtters) March 18, 2016
Best @NHL #hocky #fight this year. #ChadHeffernan, #JakeMarchment drop the gloves in an epic #battle. Get you some. https://t.co/1JiFmSG18s
— Billy MacLeod (@BillyMacLeod) March 19, 2016
The Otters advanced to the OHL playoffs and will begin the Western Conference Quarterfinals versus the Sagniaw Spirit on March 25.
JACOB MIDDLETON: Defenseman, Ottawa 67’s (7th round pick in 2014, OHL)
7 goals, 24 assists, plus-11, 68 PIM in 64 games played
Ottawa won both their home and their away game this past week. Middleton registered a goal and an assist.
GOAL!!! @MiddzClassy ties it up! #67sSayThanks pic.twitter.com/DW32kezdHb
— Ottawa 67’s (@Ottawa67sHockey) March 18, 2016
#OHL Best Shot Blocker
Jacob Middleton & Damir Sharipzyanov pic.twitter.com/UPx7nOnrGj
— Brendan Ross (@RossyYoungblood) March 17, 2016
Ottawa advanced to the OHL playoffs and will begin the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals versus the Niagara Ice Dogs on March 24.
MATT MISTELE: Forward, Sarnia Sting (6th round pick in 2014, OHL)
33 goals, 25 assists, minus-6, 45 PIM in 61 games played
Sarnia won all three of their away games and lost their home game last week. Mistele played in three of the games, registering four goals and two assists, which included a hat trick.
March 15 Scoreboard: Matt Mistele scores a hat trick as the Sting clinch the West Division https://t.co/zDLZA3d7bu pic.twitter.com/uov4B7mKcC
— Around The OHL (@AroundTheOHL) March 16, 2016
Your 3 stars:
⭐ SAR Matt Mistele (3g, 1a)
⭐⭐ SAR Nikita Korostelev (2g)
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ SAR Jordan Kyrou (1g, 3a)— Guelph Storm (@Storm_City) March 16, 2016
Sarnia advanced to the OHL playoffs and will begin the Western Conference Quarterfinals versus the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds on March 25.
@TSNBobMcKenzie If you get the chance to watch some Sarnia Sting playoffs, you’ll enjoy watching Matt Mistele. He’s the real deal. #OHLCup
— Chris Hansen (@Hanny_Hansen) March 19, 2016
NIKOLAI PROKHORKIN: Forward, Salavat Yulaev UFA (4th round pick in 2012, KHL)
Regular Season: 19 goals, 17 assists, plus-10, 91 PIM in 55 games played
Playoffs: 1 goal, 4 assists, minus-3, eight PIM in 14 games played
Salavat Yulaev continued the Conference Semifinals against Avangard, losing two and winning two to take the series 4-3. Prokhorkin registered an assist.
Salavat Yulaev will advance to the Conference Finals versus Metallurg Mg on March 23.
CHAZ REDDEKOPP: Defenseman, Victoria Royals (7th round pick in 2015, WHL)
4 goals, 26 assists, plus-19, 102 PIM in 70 games played
The Royals won both of their away and their home game last week. Reddekopp registered two assists.
The Royals advanced to the WHL playoffs and will begin the Western Conference Quarterfinals versus the Spokane Chiefs on March 25.
ALEX ROACH: Defenseman, Manchester Monarchs (free agent signing)
6 goals, 20 assists, plus-3, 81 PIM in 59 games played
In the Monarchs’ games last week, Roach registered an assist.
MATT ROY: Defenseman, Michigan Tech (7th round pick in 2015, WCHA)
7 goals, 13 assists, plus-24, 37 PIM in 37 games played
Michigan Tech played in the WCHA Final Five semifinals versus Ferris State last week and lost, ending their season. Roy was a non-factor on the score sheet.
MATT SCHMALZ: Forward, Sudbury Wolves (5th round pick in 2015, OHL)
9 goals, 21 assists, minus-56, 47 PIM in 65 games played
The Wolves lost both of their away and their home game last week. Schmalz was a non-factor on the score sheet.
The Wolves did not advance to the OHL playoffs.
DAMIR SHARIPZYANOV: Defensman, Owen Sound Attack (undrafted signing)
5 goals, 16 assists, plus-5, 34 PIM in 46 games played
Owen Sound split their away games and lost their home game last week. Sharipzyanov registered a goal and two assists.
Damir Sharipzyanov will get credit for that goal. Unbelievable head fake at the blueline to open up some room and make it 3-2.
— Owen Sound Attack (@AttackOHL) March 18, 2016
#OHL Best Shot Blocker
Jacob Middleton & Damir Sharipzyanov pic.twitter.com/UPx7nOnrGj
— Brendan Ross (@RossyYoungblood) March 17, 2016
Owen Sound advanced to the OHL playoffs and will begin the Western Conference Quarterfinals versus the London Knights on March 25.
AUSTIN WAGNER: Forward, Regina Pats (4th round pick in 2015, WHL)
28 goals, 34 assists, plus-31, 84 PIM in 70 games
The Pats won both of their home games and lost their away game this past week. Wagner registered two goals and an assist.
Pats win @keithhershphoto @AWagner_27 @BrandtCentre #yqr #WholeNewGame @TheWHL pic.twitter.com/owFgMx60c5
— Regina Pats (@WHLPats) March 17, 2016
PATS GOAL!! Austin Wagner sneaks a sharp angle shot by Burman and it’s 2-0 Pats at the 4:20 mark. #WholeNewGame #WHL pic.twitter.com/c2GtsmNX7N
— Regina Pats (@WHLPats) March 19, 2016
The Pats advanced to the WHL playoffs and will begin the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals versus the Lethbridge Hurricane on March 25.
SPENCER WATSON: Forward, Kingston Frontenacs (7th round pick in 2014, OHL)
43 goals, 46 assists, plus-31, 32 PIM in 66 games played
The Frontenacs won both of their home games and lost their away game this past week. Watson played in one game and registered two goals.
Another ridiculous goal from #LAKings’ prospect Spencer Watson. Speed, stick handling, puck control, creativity…https://t.co/7eF6phI1Xb
— Kathryn Jean (@msconduct) March 18, 2016
Here’s another view of Spencer Watson’s first goal of the game last night. https://t.co/1AwtKwUHbz
— Kathryn Jean (@msconduct) March 18, 2016
Spencer Watson’s 2nd of the game, displays some great hand-eye coordination & patience for his 43rd goal. #LAKings https://t.co/qZ84NFkdul
— Kathryn Jean (@msconduct) March 18, 2016
Kingston advanced to the OHL playoffs and will begin the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals versus the Oshawa Generals on March 25.
Kings Of the Podcast: Ep. Q3 with Rob Blake, LA Kings GM
Los Angeles Kings General Manager — and Hockey Hall of Famer — Rob Blake stops by for the latest Kings of the Podcast episode.
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