Dach suits up for his first NHL game
Almost five months to the day after his selection in the 2019 #NHLDraft, @kdach77 makes his @NHL debut!
Take a look back at that day in #OnTheClock: https://t.co/XJl2jZT3F6 pic.twitter.com/iiU2t6Uz2Q
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 20, 2019
Kirby Dach played his first NHL game on Sunday as the Chicago Blackhawks took on the Washington Capitals. He didn’t hit the scoresheet but did get 13:41 of ice-time on 17 shifts.
Leppard gets a new number in Winnipeg
Say Hello to the newest member of the ICE – @jacksonleppard will be wearing number 10! Welcome to Winnipeg Jackson!
Tickets are still available for tonights game at the door or in advance at https://t.co/u7eeniWIT3 pic.twitter.com/sIPbNjOs0e
— Winnipeg ICE (@WHLWpgICE) October 20, 2019
Jackson Leppard was wearing a new number when he made his debut for the Winnipeg ICE on Sunday switching from #8 to #10.
Milestones
- Calgary Hitmen forward James Malm posted his 200th WHL point with two assists against the Medicine Hat Tigers
- Winnipeg ICE forward Matthew Savoie picked up an assist for his first WHL point and defenseman Anson McMaster scored his first WHL goal as the ICE blew out the Blades 7-2.
Russell plays his 800th NHL game
“Every game in this league is an honour. I don’t take a single one for granted.”
Kris Russell as he gets set to play in his 800th @NHL game tonight ? pic.twitter.com/6ekjYE0RoB
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 20, 2019
Kris Russell (241 GP, 76 G, 120 A with the Medicine Hat Tigers) played in his 800th NHL game on Sunday night. His career has spanned 12 seasons with stops with the Columbus Blue Jackets, St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, Dallas Stars and now Edmonton Oilers and 46 goals and 182 assists.
Ferguson makes his first professional start and earns first win
We're excited to witness @TheAHL debut of @dferg_98, the 21-year-old who hasn't played above the junior level except for nine minutes with @GoldenKnights in 2017-18.
And he's already made his first save!#WeAreTheWolves #MILvsCHI
— Chicago Wolves Live (@ChiWolvesLive) October 20, 2019
He played nine minutes for the Vegas Golden Knights back in 2017-18 so we can’t call this his first career game, but Dylan Ferguson (156 GP with the Kamloops Blazers) did get his first professional start making 35 saves for his first professional win as the Wolves beat the Milwaukee Admirals 3-2 in a shootout.
Sydlowski remains with Crusaders
Despite being added by the Red Deer Rebels earlier this week, Blake Sydlowski has remained with the Sherwood Park Crusaders, scoring a goal for the team on Saturday as they shellacked the Fort McMurray Oil Barons 8-1.
Three Stars of the Night
First Star of the Night: Winnipeg ICE forward Brad Ginnell scored two goals and added an assist
Second Star: Calgary Hitmen forward Mark Kastelic tallied two goals in a 6-3 win over Medicine Hat.
Third Star: Calgary Hitmen forward Riley Stotts had two goals of his own.
Honourable Mentions:
Calgary’s Jackson van de Leest had a goal and two assists as did Medicine Hat’s Cole Sillinger.
