Nassen and MacPherson head back to Medicine Hat
BREAKING: D Linus Nassen and D Dylan MacPherson are rejoining the @tigershockey.
— Mitch Bach (@CHATTVMitchBach) October 1, 2018
The Medicine Hat Tigers got a huge boost to their blue line on Monday, when it was announced that 1998-born d-men Linus Nassen and Dylan MacPherson are rejoining the team. The pair combined for 48 points last season.
Having the duo back means that the Tigers will have to make a cut to their overage ranks with fellow defenseman Dalton Gally and forward Ryan Jevne as the other two 1998-born players on the roster.
With goalie Mads Sogaard the only other import in camp, adding the Swedish-born Nassen does not mean the Tigers have to shed a player drafted out of Europe.
Giants acquire Ettinger
TRADE: The Vancouver Giants have acquired 2000-born defenceman Ty Ettinger (@tettinger_24) from the @bdnwheatkings in exchange for a 7th Round pick in 2020.
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Welcome to the Giants Ty! pic.twitter.com/byhERMlCg8
— Vancouver Giants (@WHLGiants) October 1, 2018
The Vancouver Giants went shopping on Monday, adding defenseman Ty Ettinger from the Wheat Kings in exchange for a seventh-rounder in 2020. Ettinger, 18, was designated for re-assignment last week, and should slot right into the lineup with Bailey Dhaliwal (shoulder) and Joel Sexsmith (upper body) currently sidelined.
Goethals leaves Blades
NEWS: '98 F Brad Goethals has decided to pursue other hockey opportunities. The Blades would like to thank Brad for his contributions to our organization and community and wish him the best in his future endeavours.
— Saskatoon Blades (@BladesHockey) October 1, 2018
The Saskatoon Blades have parted ways with overage forward Brad Goethals, after he reportedly asked for his release. Goethals managed 15 goals and 17 assists last season, and potted a goal over three games this year. The move will open up a 20-year-old spot for the Blades.
Goethals is the third 1998-born Blades forward to leave the team after Gage Ramsay and Caleb Fantillo did so earlier this summer.
Goethals’ departure means the Blades have only two overage players in forward Max Gerlach and defenseman Dawson Davidson. They now have room for one more overage player.
Raiders re-assign Krivokrasov
The Raiders have re-assigned 2000-born forward Nikita Krivokrasov.
We'd like to thank Nikita for his contributions to the Raiders on the ice and to our community off of it.
— Prince Albert Raiders (@PARaidersHockey) October 1, 2018
The Prince Albert Raiders have re-assigned 2000-born forward Nikita Krivokrasov. The winger, son of former NHL forward Sergei Krivokrasov, was used sparingly over 34 games last season.
Hartnell hangs ’em up
— Scott Hartnell (@Hartsy43) October 1, 2018
Longtime NHL forward Scott Hartnell announced his retirement on Monday after 17 NHL seasons at the age of 36. Hartnell enjoyed a breakout campaign in 1999-2000 with the Prince Albert Raiders, which led to him getting drafted sixth overall by the Nashville Predators, where he spent his first six NHL seasons. He wraps up his career with 327 goals and 380 assists over 1,249 regular-season games.
Merezhko, McNelly and Nielsen suspended
-Lethbridge’s Igor Merezhko got a two-game suspension for his hit on Regina’s Austin Pratt. He will serve the last game of his suspension on Friday at home against the Prince Albert Raiders.
Igor Merezhko (Lethbridge) given a 5 minute major and a game misconduct for this hit on Austin Pratt (Regina) pic.twitter.com/DKZ2u5gQWR
— Brandon Rivers (@hodgesheroes) September 29, 2018
-Calgary’s Tristen Nielsen was handed a three-game suspension for his boarding penalty on Red Deer’s Carson Sass. He will not play again until Sunday, October 15th.
Tristen Nielsen given 5 and a game for this hit on Carson Sass. He had to be helped off the ice. pic.twitter.com/HyHhUVIg3L
— Brandon Rivers (@hodgesheroes) September 30, 2018
-Seattle’s Cade McNelly was handed a three-game for his one-man fight in Portland. He will next play for Seattle against the Edmonton Oil Kings on Saturday, October 13th.
