Lightning sign pair of WHL picks
We have signed our 2020 second round #NHLDraft pick Jack Finley to a three-year entry level contract. ✍️ https://t.co/dBZPb5hrAx
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) December 12, 2020
Jack Finley (131GP, 28G, 49A with Spokane) has been signed to a three-year entry-level contract by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Finley was a second-round selection of the Lightning at the 2020 NHL Draft. The Kelowna, BC native had been loaned to the West Kelowna Warriors of the BCHL before COVID-19 shut down the season temporarily.
We have signed our 2020 second round #NHLDraft pick Gage Goncalves to a three-year entry level contract. ✍️ https://t.co/XNEtfTOe6F
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) December 13, 2020
Gage Goncalves (128GP, 34G, 52A with Everett) has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning selected Goncalves in the second round of the 2020 NHL Draft. The Mission, BC native more than quadrupled his point output from 2018-19 from 15 points to 71.
Berglund part of trade in KHL
Хоккейный клуб «Трактор» произвёл обмен с «Северсталью» ⚡️ Нападающий Якоб Берглунд продолжит карьеру в череповецкой команде.
В обмен «Трактор» получит денежную компенсацию и права на шведского защитника Людвига Бюстрема. pic.twitter.com/mIV0K8igDv
— HCTraktor1947 (@HCTraktor1947) December 12, 2020
Jacob Berglund (132GP, 27G, 32A with Portland and Lethbridge ’09-’11) has been traded from Traktor Chelyabinsk to Severstal Cherepovets for Ludwig Bystrom. Berglund will join his fourth KHL team in two seasons. He has scored 18 goals and added 17 assists over 61 KHL games. Berglund has won a Norwegian Championship with Storhamar in 2017-18.
Hughson contract terminated by Dunaújvárosi Acélbikák
Garrett Hughson (105GP, 41-38-7, 3.07GAA, .895sv% with Spokane ’12-’16) has been released by Dunaujvarosi Acelbikak of the Erste Liga in Hungary. Hughson was taking part in his second season in Hungary following three seasons with the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns.
Former Rocket signs with Dusseldorfer EG
DEG verpflichtet NHL-erfahrenen Verteidiger: Kyle #Cumiskey kommt! Sportdirektor N. Mondt: „Er ist erfahren und wird unsere Defensive verstärken.“ Alle Infos: https://t.co/2CnVNA86U9
Herzlich willkommen, Kyle! #deg #neuzugang #saison2021 pic.twitter.com/bVJJzEGnYr— Düsseldorfer EG (@DuesseldorferEG) December 13, 2020
Kyle Cumiskey (177GP, 12G, 67A with Kelowna ’03-’06) has signed a contract to play with Dusseldorfer EG of the DEL. The 2005 NHL Draft pick of the Colorado Avalanche has enjoyed a successful hockey career, winning both the Ed Chynoweth Cup and Memorial Cup with the Rockets and a Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks (2014-15). Last season with the Binghamton Devils (AHL) Cumiskey scored three goals and added 12 assists in 34 games.
Concussions spell end for Novotny
Stepan Novotny (189GP, 66G, 71A Kelowna and Swift Current ’08-’11) has called it a career following four concussions over a 10-year professional career. Novotny won an Ed Chynoweth Cup with the Rockets in 2008-09. Most recently, Novotny played with both HC Ocelari Trinec and HC Frydek-Mistek in the Czech Republic. The native of Praha, CZE will continue his working career with a private gym in Prague.
Winterhawks sale details
NEWS: An update on the sale of the Portland Winterhawks:
The purchase price is listed as $5,850,000 USD. The new ownership group will be known as Winterhawks Sports Group LLC.
The sale is expected to be approved in the necessary Canadian and Oregon courts.
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— Joshua Critzer (@jjcritzer) December 12, 2020
In the thread, former DUBNetwork Portland Winterhawks beat writer Joshua Critzer lays out details regarding the sale of the Winterhawks. The main details include the sale price ($5,850,000 USD) as well as the WHL Board of Governers approving the sale to Kerry Preete as one of the primary owners. Michael Kramer is another part owner.
