Kings Prospect Tracker: Report For Week Ending March 27, 2016

 

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)

Regular season: 50 goals, 48 assists, plus-30, 40 PIM in 68 games played
Playoffs: 2 goals, 1 assist, even, 2 PIM in two games played

North Bay began the OHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals versus the Peterborough Petes last week with two games, which they split. Amadio registered two goals and an assist.

Series tied 1-1.

GM 1: North Bay 2, Peterborough 1
GM 2: Peterborough 5, North Bay 3
GM 3: NB @ PBO – Tue, Mar 29
GM 4: NB @ PBO – Thu, Mar 31
GM 5: PBO @ NB – Fri, Apr 1
GM 6: NB @ PBO – Sun, Apr 3
GM 7: PBO @ NB – Tue, Apr 5

ERIK CERNAK: Defenseman, Erie Otters (2nd round pick in 2015, OHL)

Regular season: 4 goals, 11 assists, plus-7, 35 PIM in 41 games played
Playoffs: 0 goals, 2 assists, plus-4, 2 PIM in two games played

The Otters began the OHL Western Conference Quarterfinals versus the Sagniaw Spirit last week, winning both games. Cernak registered an assist each game.

Erie leads series 2-0.

GM 1: Erie 5, Sagniaw 1
GM 2: Erie 7, Sagniaw 3
GM 3: ER @ SAG – Tue, Mar 29
GM 4: ER @ SAG – Thu, Mar 31
GM 5: SAG @ ER – Sat, Apr 2
GM 6: ER @ SAG – Sun, Apr 3
GM 7: SAG @ ER – Tue, Apr 5

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, 1 assists, minus-1, 2 PIM in 14 games played

SKA began the KHL Conference Finals versus CSKA, playing three games and losing all of them. Dergachyov registered an assist.

CSKA leads series 3-0.

GM 1: CSKA 3, SKA 0
GM 2: CSKA 3, SKA 2
GM 3: CSKA 1, SKA 0
GM 4: SKA @ CSKA – Mon, Mar 28

ALEC DILLON: Goalie, Edmonton Oil Kings (5th round pick in 2014, WHL)

Regular season: 7 games played, 2-2-1 record, 3.81 GAA, .871 SV%

The Oil Kings played in a tiebreaker against the Medicine Hat Tigers, winning 6-4 to advance to the WHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals versus the Brandon Wheat Kings.

They started off the series winning both games. Dillon did not start for any of the games.

Edmonton leads series 2-0.

GM 1: Edmonton 4, Brandon 2
GM 2: Edmonton 2, Brandon 1
GM 3: BDN @ EDM – Wed, Mar 30
GM 4: BDN @ EDM – Thu, Mar 31
GM 5: BDN @ EDM – Sun, Apr 3
GM 6: EDM @ BDN – Tue, Apr 5
GM 7: EDM @ BDN – Wed, Apr 6

STEVEN JOHNSON: Defenseman, University of Minnesota (4th round pick in 2014)

Regular season: 3 goals, 7 assists, minus-1, 6 PIM in 33 games played

Johnson and the Gophers were eliminated from the playoff run on March 19.

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: 26 goals, 25 assists, plus-36, 53 PIM in 61 games played

The Monarchs lost their home game and split their away games last week. Kitsyn registered two goals and an assist.

Goal for the Monarchs. Maxim Kitsyn picks up a rebound and makes it 1-0 Monarchs. #BeastLive

— Brampton Beast (@BramptonBeast) March 23, 2016

Maxim Kitsyn going roof for his 2nd goal of the night. pic.twitter.com/afbzSO04ri

— Manchester Monarchs (@MonarchsHockey) March 24, 2016

Tonight’s three stars:

1. Maxim Kitsyn (MAN)
2. Dalton Thrower (BRM)
3. Luc Blain (BRM)#BeastLive

— Brampton Beast (@BramptonBeast) March 24, 2016

The Monarchs clinched a spot in the ECHL playoffs with their win on March 26.

Breaking: Monarchs clinch a playoff berth with their 3-0 win and a loss by Elmira! Get your shaving in now! pic.twitter.com/8SxtIzwXyT

— Manchester Monarchs (@MonarchsHockey) March 27, 2016

PAUL LADUE: Defenseman, University of North Dakota (6th round pick in 2012)

5 goals, 13 assists, plus-27, 12 PIM in 39 games played

UND began the NCAA Midwest Regional Semifinals against Northeastern, beating them and advancing to play and also beat Michigan in the finals. LaDue registered a goal and an assist.

Paul LaDue with an empty net goal. I think I can hear @mayorNHL cheering from here for ND whole @AndyTonge1 is crying.

— Spike Coffman (@SpikeC20) March 27, 2016

With the wins, UND advanced to the Frozen Four. They will play Denver on Apr 7.

ALEX LINTUNIEMI: Defenseman, Manchester Monarchs (2nd round pick in 2014, OHL)

1 goals, 13 assists, plus-3, 6 PIM in 34 games played

In the Monarchs’ three games last week, Lintuniemi was a non-factor on the score sheet.

JAKE MARCHMENT: Forward, Erie Otters (6th round pick in 2014, OHL)

Regular season: 25 goals, 20 assists, plus-14, 60 PIM in 59 games played
Playoffs: 0 goals, 3 assists, minus-1, 0 PIM in two games played

In the Otters’ two games last week, Marchment registered three assists.

Erie leads series 2-1.

GM 1: Erie 5, Sagniaw 1
GM 2: Erie 7, Sagniaw 3
GM 3: ER @ SAG – Tue, Mar 29
GM 4: ER @ SAG – Thu, Mar 31
GM 5: SAG @ ER – Sat, Apr 2
GM 6: ER @ SAG – Sun, Apr 3
GM 7: SAG @ ER – Tue, Apr 5

JACOB MIDDLETON: Defenseman, Ottawa 67’s (7th round pick in 2014, OHL)

Regular season: 7 goals, 24 assists, plus-11, 68 PIM in 64 games played
Playoffs: 0 goals, 0 assists, minus-2, 2 PIM in two games played

Ottawa began the OHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals versus the Niagara Ice Dogs last week, losing both games. Middleton registered two penalty minutes.

Niagara leads series 2-0.

GM 1: Niagara 5, Ottawa 4
GM 2: Niagara 5, Ottawa 3
GM 3: NIAG @ OTT – Mon, Mar 28
GM 4: NIAG @ OTT – Wed, Mar 30
GM 5: OTT @ NIAG – Fri, Apr 1
GM 6: NIAG @ OTT – Sat, Apr 2
GM 7: OTT @ NIAG – Tue, Apr 5

MATT MISTELE: Forward, Sarnia Sting (6th round pick in 2014, OHL)

Regular season: 33 goals, 25 assists, minus-6, 45 PIM in 61 games played
Playoffs: 2 goals, 0 assists, minus-3, 2 PIM in two games played

Sarnia began the OHL Western Conference Quarterfinals versus the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, losing both games. Mistele registered two goals.

#LAKings‘ prospect Matt Mistele sends a rocket past Brandon Halverson (NYR) in the SSM net. https://t.co/tgOO0NuZ1p

— Kathryn Jean (@msconduct) March 27, 2016

Sault Ste. Marie leads series 2-0.

GM 1: Sault Ste. Marie 6, Sarnia 3
GM 2: Sault Ste. Marie 5, Sarnia 2
GM 3: SAR @ SSM – Tue, Mar 29
GM 4: SAR @ SSM – Thu, Mar 31
GM 5: SSM @ SAR – Sat, Apr 2
GM 6: SAR @ SSM – Sun, Apr 3
GM 7: SSM @ SAR – Tue, Apr 5

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: 2 goal, 4 assists, minus-5, 12 PIM in 17 games played

Salavat Yulaev began the KHL Conference Finals versus Metallurg Mg, losing two games and winning one. Prokhorkin registered a goal.

Metallurg Mg leads series 2-1.

GM 1: Metallurg Mg 3, Salavat Yulaev 2
GM 2: Metallurg Mg 6, Salavat Yulaev 1
GM 3: Salavat Yulaev 3, Metallurg Mg 2
GM 4: Salavat Yulaev @ Metallurg Mg – Tue, Mar 29
GM 5: Metallurg Mg @ Salavat Yulaev – Thu, Mar 31

CHAZ REDDEKOPP: Defenseman, Victoria Royals (7th round pick in 2015, WHL)

Regular season: 4 goals, 26 assists, plus-19, 102 PIM in 70 games played
Playoffs: 0 goals, 0 assists, minus-1, 0 PIM in two games played

The Royals began the WHL Western Conference Quarterfinals versus the Spokane Chiefs, winning two games. Reddekopp was a non-factor on the score sheet.

Victoria leads series 2-0.

GM 1: Victoria 5, Spokane 3
GM 2: Victoria 4, Spokane 3
GM 3: VIC @ SPO – Tue, Mar 29
GM 4: VIC @ SPO – Wed, Mar 30
GM 5: SPO @ VIC – Fri, Apr 1
GM 6: VIC @ SPO – Sun, Apr 3
GM 7: SPO @ VIC – Tue, Apr 5

ALEX ROACH: Defenseman, Manchester Monarchs (free agent signing)

6 goals, 21 assists, plus-2, 83 PIM in 62 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

Roy and Michigan Tech were eliminated from the playoff run on March 18.

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 did not advance to the OHL playoffs.

DAMIR SHARIPZYANOV: Defensman, Owen Sound Attack (undrafted signing)

Regular season: 5 goals, 16 assists, plus-5, 34 PIM in 46 games played
Playoffs: 0 goals, 0 assists, minus-1, 2 PIM in two games played

Owen Sound began the OHL Western Conference Quarterfinals versus the London Knights last week. They split their two games. Sharipzyanov was a non-factor on the score sheet.

Series tied 1-1.

GM 1: London 4, Owen Sound 1
GM 2: Owen Sound 2 , London 0
GM 3: LDN @ OS – Mon, Mar 28
GM 4: LDN @ OS – Wed, Mar 30
GM 5: OS @ LDN– Fri, Apr 1
GM 6: LDN @ OS – Sun, Apr 3
GM 7: OS @ LDN – Tue, Apr 5

AUSTIN WAGNER: Forward, Regina Pats (4th round pick in 2015, WHL)

Regular season: 28 goals, 34 assists, plus-31, 84 PIM in 70 games
Playoffs: 1 goal, 1 assist, plus-1, 6 PIM in two games played

The Pats began the WHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals versus the Lethbridge Hurricane last week, splitting their games. Wagner registered a goal and an assist.

PATS GOAL!!! Austin Wagner blows one by Skinner on a 2-on-1 to tie the game 2-2. #WholeNewGame #LETvsREG pic.twitter.com/3NkgzS79oz

— Regina Pats (@WHLPats) March 26, 2016

Series tied 1-1.

GM 1: Lethbridge 6, Regina 3
GM 2: Regina 3, Lethbridge 0
GM 3: LET @ REG – Tue, Mar 29
GM 4: LET @ REG – Wed, Mar 30
GM 5: REG @ LET – Fri, Apr 1
GM 6: LET @ REG – Tue, Apr 5
GM 7: REG @ LET – Wed, Apr 6

SPENCER WATSON: Forward, Kingston Frontenacs (7th round pick in 2014, OHL)

Regular season: 43 goals, 46 assists, plus-31, 32 PIM in 66 games played
Playoffs: 2 goals, 4 assists, plus-4, 0 PIM in two games played

Kingston began the OHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals versus the Oshawa Generals last week, winning both games. Watson contributed two goals and four assists.

Spencer Watson’s first of the playoffs puts the Fronts up 3-0! Assists to Desrocher and Foegele! pic.twitter.com/VbLuJykYse

— Frontenacs In Game (@FrontsInGame) March 26, 2016

Kingston leads series 2-0.

GM 1: Kingston 6, Oshawa 0
GM 2: Kingston 7, Oshawa 3
GM 3: KGN @ OSH – Tue, Mar 29
GM 4: KGN @ OSH – Thu, Mar 31
GM 5: OSH @ KGN – Fri, Apr 1
GM 6: KGN @ OSH – Sun, Apr 3
GM 7: OSH @ KGN – Tue, Apr 5