2021-2022 AHL Contracts

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2022-03-25

Owen Sillinger (C)

Cleveland

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The Colorado Eagles, proud AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, have announced that the team has signed forward Zach Tsekos to an amateur tryout agreement for the remainder of the season and has inked the 25-year-old to a one-way AHL contract for the 2022-23 campaign. Tsekos recently concluded an NCAA career that saw him post 39 goals and 78 assists in 153 combined contests with Sacred Heart University and Clarkson University.

Started the season with Belleville (15GP 0-5-5) on a AHL contract before returning to the QMJHL to complete his junior stage.

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed forward Curtis Douglas to a future two-year, entry-level contract. The average annual value of the contract is $837,500. Douglas, 22, has skated in 49 games with the Toronto Marlies this season where he has recorded 27 points (8G, 19A). Douglas was selected by Dallas in the fourth round (106th overall) of the 2018 NHL Draft.

Another addition to the list of successful reclamation projects by the Marlies who converted their AHL contracts to NHL deals with the Leafs. A list that includes Justin Holl, Mason Marchment and Kristian Rubins.

 

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2022-03-25

Owen Sillinger (C)

Cleveland

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From Bemidji State

A 5’10”, 183 lb. left-shooting native of Regina, SK, Sillinger, 24, posted 51-64-115 with 125 penalty minutes and a +24 rating in 134 appearances for Bemidji State spanning four seasons from 2018-22. Sillinger was named to the 2019-20 WCHA Third All-Star Team and the 2018-19 WCHA All-Rookie Team. In three BCHL seasons with the Penticton Vees from 2015-18, Sillinger tallied 66-87-153 with 88 penalty minutes and an even rating. Sillinger helped the Vees claim the BCHL Championship in 2016-17 and served as Penticton’s captain in 2017-18. Sillinger played alongside younger brother Lukas, 21, at Bemidji State for two seasons from 2020-22. Cole Sillinger, 18, Owen and Lukas’ younger brother, was selected in the first round (12th overall) by Columbus in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and has 11-10-21 with 23 penalty minutes and a -21 rating to his credit in 61 appearances for the Blue Jackets so far this season.

Sillinger joins his young brother's organization. Owen's father Mike also played for the Blue Jackets (among other teams) in the early 2000's.

Robbie Payne has scored 11 points (6-5) in 19 games since joining the Monsters in February on a PTO contract.


Stevens played 4 games with Comets earlier this season.

 

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2022-03-28

Will Riedell (D)

Lehigh Valley

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Signed to PTO

2022-03-28

Darion Hanson (G)

Lehigh Valley

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Signed to PTO

Riedell from Ohio State

Hanson from University of Connecticut

 

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He will sign an American Hockey League Amateur Tryout Contract (ATO) and report to Utica this week.

 

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Trade deadline action!

Wolves make three deadline moves

The Chicago Wolves announced Monday they have added three players at the American Hockey League trade deadline. The Wolves received…

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The Chicago Wolves announced Monday they have added three players at the American Hockey League trade deadline.

The Wolves received veteran forward Richard Panik on loan from the NHL’s New York Islanders and defenseman Tarmo Reunanen on loan from the Carolina Hurricanes. Reunanen was acquired Monday from the New York Rangers for Wolves center Maxim Letunov. Chicago also added veteran defenseman Chris Bigras from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in exchange for future considerations.

7 players moved. Alt, Bigras and Jobst are on AHL deals. The rest have NHL contracts.

 

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ATO/PTO Tracker
Abbotsford : F - Matt Alfaro, F - Brandon Cutler , F - Nicolas Guay, D - Reece Harsch, D - Brandon Hickey, F - Yushiroh Hirano, F - Brannon McManus, D - Matt Murphy
Belleville : F - Paul McAvoy, F - Josh McKechney, F - Matthew Wedman
Bridgeport : D - Trevor Cosgrove
Chicago : D - Eric Williams
Cleveland : F - Robbie Payne
Colorado : F - Kyle Betts
Grand Rapids : F - Alexis D'Aoust, F - Josh Dickinson, D - Butrus Ghafari, F - Brett McKenzie
Hartford : F - Abbott Girduckis
Henderson : F - Matt Boudens, F - Calder Brooks, G - Dillon Kelley, F - Brandon Kruse
Hershey : F - Christopher Brown
Iowa : D - Jake Linhart, D - Brenden Miller, G - Joel Rumpel
Laval : D - Olivier Galipeau, D - Darien Kielb, D - Nicolas Mattinen, F - Devante Smith-Pelly
Lehigh Valley : G - Darion Hanson, D - Will Riedell
Manitoba : F - Nick Hutchinson
Milwaukee : F - Tommy Apap
Ontario : F - Alex Ierullo, D - Christian Kasastul, D - Kim Nousiainen
Providence : D - Blake Hillman
Rochester : F - Ben Holmstrom, D - Nate Knoepke, F - Kohen Olischefski, F - Patrick Polino
Rockford : G - Mitch Gillam
Syracuse : G - Ty Taylor
Toronto : F - Mark Johnstone
Tucson : F - Stephen Baylis, D - Matt Foley, F - Cédric Lacroix, F - Philip Lagunov, F - Mitchell Lewandowski, D - Andrew Nielsen, F - Colin Theisen, D - Quin Wichers
Utica : F - Luke Stevens, D - Tim Theocharidis
Wilkes-Barre : D - Clayton Phillips

Added : F - Matt Alfaro (Abbotsford), F - Paul McAvoy (Belleville), , F - Josh McKechney (Belleville), G - Darion Hanson (Lehigh Valley), D - Will Riedell (Lehigh Valley). F - Alex Ierullo (Ontario), D - Kim Nousiainen* (Ontario), G - Mitch Gillam (Rockford), F - Mark Johnstone (Toronto), F - Luke Stevens (Utica)
*Unsigned LA Kings prospect (2019 draft), team holds NHL right until 2023. (Update : Signed NHL entry-level contract the following day.)

Released : G - Logan Flodell (Belleville/3GP 0-1-1, 8 goals allowed on 67 shots), D - Jacob Friend (Charlotte/17GP 1-1-2), F - Aaron Luchuk (Hartford/15GP 2-2-4), D - Dominic Cormier (Laval/1GP 0-0-0), D - Marcus McIvor (Ontario/1GP 0-1-1), F - Loren Ulett (Ontario/1GP 0-0-0), D - Justin Woods (Texas/Did not play), G - Tristan Côté-Cazenave (Wilkes-Barre/Did not play)

 

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2022-03-29

Tavin Grant (G)

Toronto

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Signed to ATO

2022-03-29

Talor Joseph (G)

Toronto

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Signed to ATO

2022-03-29

Quinn Wichers (D)

Tucson

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Released from PTO

2022-03-29

Ty Glover (C)

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

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Signed to ATO

 

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SPOILER ALERT:

Waiting for the Grand Rapids Griffins to sign a goalie from somewhere in the next day or two. Pickard got hurt while playing in Detroit and Victor Brattstrom just got called up to Detroit earlier this evening. Kaden Fulcher was called up to Grand Rapids from Toledo for the West Coast trip last week and did not play, but might see action this weekend.

 

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2022-03-29

Tavin Grant (G)

Toronto

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Signed to ATO

2022-03-29

Talor Joseph (G)

Toronto

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Signed to ATO

2022-03-29

Quinn Wichers (D)

Tucson

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Released from PTO

2022-03-29

Ty Glover (C)

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

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Signed to ATO

This was Wichers' 5th PTO with the Roadrunners. He's been constantly bouncing between Tucson and Rapid City. At this point, I'm not sure what's preventing him for signing a AHL SPC.

That Talor Joseph ATO is a very interesting story. The Marlies basically had a David Ayres' situation in reverse yesterday when they beat Abbotsford on the road while using the home's team emergency goaltender. Joseph made 34 saves and registered an assist in a 5-3 win.



Tavin Grant who last played 4 years ago in the WHL was the backup.

SPOILER ALERT:

Waiting for the Grand Rapids Griffins to sign a goalie from somewhere in the next day or two. Pickard got hurt while playing in Detroit and Victor Brattstrom just got called up to Detroit earlier this evening. Kaden Fulcher was called up to Grand Rapids from Toledo for the West Coast trip last week and did not play, but might see action this weekend.

I guess Billy Christopoulos is the most likely candidate. He plays for the ECHL affiliate (Toledo) and has some AHL experience.

 

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https://www.griffinshockey.com/news/griffins-sign-collegians-bliss-and-worrad

Looks like Grand Rapids has signed Drew Worrad and Trenton Bliss for this season and next.

 

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https://www.griffinshockey.com/news/griffins-sign-collegians-bliss-and-worrad

Looks like Grand Rapids has signed Drew Worrad and Trenton Bliss for this season and next.

I know Michigan Tech grad, Trenton Bliss is from Dallas, TX, but the City of Trenton and Bliss Township are in Michigan at opposite ends of the Lower Peninsula. I wonder if his mother has/had family there.

 

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SPOILER ALERT:

Waiting for the Grand Rapids Griffins to sign a goalie from somewhere in the next day or two. Pickard got hurt while playing in Detroit and Victor Brattstrom just got called up to Detroit earlier this evening. Kaden Fulcher was called up to Grand Rapids from Toledo for the West Coast trip last week and did not play, but might see action this weekend.

I guess Billy Christopoulos is the most likely candidate. He plays for the ECHL affiliate (Toledo) and has some AHL experience.

Christopoulos was in fact a PTO candidate but he was snatched by Toronto who, as mentioned above, is also looking for goaltending depth.

ECHL Transactions - March 30

Following are the ECHL transactions for Wednesday, March 30, 2022: CONTRACTED PLAYERS RELEASED (eligible for waivers/waiver claims): Trois-Rivières: Tyler Boivin, F Tulsa: Andrew Shewfelt, F WAIVER...

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Toledo : Billy Christopoulos, G loaned to Toronto (AHL)

Also from the ECHL transactions :
Indy : Mitch Gillam, G returned from loan to Rockford
Trois-Rivières : Alexis D’Aoust, F returned from loan to Grand Rapids
Utah : Kyle Betts, F signed ATO, added to active roster

Gillam recorded a shutout in his only game with Rockford. D'Aoust played 7 games for Grand Rapids who signed 2 new forwards today (see post above). Kyle Betts was on Colorado (Eagles)'s roster for a few days but he was released without playing a game. He'll now be joining their ECHL affiliate

 

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This was Wichers' 5th PTO with the Roadrunners. He's been constantly bouncing between Tucson and Rapid City. At this point, I'm not sure what's preventing him for signing a AHL SPC.

That Talor Joseph ATO is a very interesting story. The Marlies basically had a David Ayres' situation in reverse yesterday when they beat Abbotsford on the road while using the home's team emergency goaltender. Joseph made 34 saves and registered an assist in a 5-3 win.



Tavin Grant who last played 4 years ago in the WHL was the backup.



I guess Billy Christopoulos is the most likely candidate. He plays for the ECHL affiliate (Toledo) and has some AHL experience.

B2B starts for Joseph against Abbotsford.

 

[GrGriffins]

I guess Billy Christopoulos is the most likely candidate. He plays for the ECHL affiliate (Toledo) and has some AHL experience.

False alarm as Brattstrom was sent back to GR today. Griess is fit to play/dress for Detroit on Friday.

 

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PTO for balance of season

 

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ATO/PTO Tracker
Abbotsford : F - Matt Alfaro, F - Brandon Cutler , F - Nicolas Guay, D - Brandon Hickey, F - Yushiroh Hirano, F - Brannon McManus, D - Matt Murphy
Belleville : F - Paul McAvoy, F - Josh McKechney, F - Matthew Wedman
Bridgeport : D - Trevor Cosgrove
Chicago : D - Griffin Mendel, D - Eric Williams
Cleveland : F - Robbie Payne
Colorado : F - Kyle Betts*
Grand Rapids : F - Josh Dickinson, D - Butrus Ghafari, F - Brett McKenzie
Hartford : F - Easton Brodzinski
Henderson : F - Matt Boudens, F - Brandon Kruse
Hershey : F - Christopher Brown
Iowa : D - Jake Linhart, D - Brenden Miller, G - Joel Rumpel
Laval : D - Olivier Galipeau, D - Darien Kielb, D - Nicolas Mattinen, F - Devante Smith-Pelly
Lehigh Valley : G - Darion Hanson, D - Will Riedell
Manitoba : F - Nick Hutchinson
Milwaukee : F - Tommy Apap
Ontario : F - Alex Ierullo, D - Christian Kasastul
Providence : D - Blake Hillman
Rochester : F - Ben Holmstrom, D - Nate Knoepke, F - Kohen Olischefski, F - Patrick Polino
Syracuse : G - Ty Taylor
Texas : D - Michael Karow
Toronto : G - Billy Christopoulos, G - Andrew D'Agostini, F - Mark Johnstone
Tucson : F - Stephen Baylis, D - Brandon Estes, D - Matt Foley, F - Cédric Lacroix, F - Philip Lagunov, F - Mitchell Lewandowski, D - Andrew Nielsen, F - Colin Theisen
Utica : D - Tim Theocharidis
Wilkes-Barre : D - Clayton Phillips
*Released on March 29, re-signed on April 3rd

Added : D - Griffin Mendel (Chicago), F - Easton Brodzinski (Hartford), D - Michael Karow (Texas), G - Billy Christopoulos (Toronto), G - Andrew D'Agostini (Toronto), D - Brandon Estes (Tucson),

Released : D - Reece Harsh (Abbotsford/5GP 0-0-0), F - Alexis D'Aoust (Grand Rapids/7GP 1-1-2), F - Abbott Girduckis (Hartford/6GP 1-0-1), F - Calder Brooks (Henderson/3GP 0-0-0), G - Dillon Kelley (Henderson/4GP 1-3-0, 4.03/.861), G - Mitch Gillam (Rockford/1GP 1-0-0, 38 saves on 38 shots), G - Tavin Grant (Toronto/Dressed as backup), G - Talor Joseph (Toronto/2GP 1-0-0, 42 saves on 47 shots), D - Quinn Wichers (Tucson/5GP 0-0-0), F - Luke Stevens (Utica/4GP 0-2-2)

 

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2022-04-04

Zach Tsekos (C)

Colorado

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Released from ATO

2022-04-04

Ryan Fanti (G)

Bakersfield

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2022-04-04

Alex Ierullo (F)

Ontario

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Released from ATO

2022-04-04

Rasmus Korhonen (G)

Tucson

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Signed to ATO

Tsekos played for Clarkson this season.

 

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins on Tuesday signed center Samuel Dove-McFalls (duhv-mihk-FALLS) to an amateur tryout.

Dove-McFalls was a fifth-round draft choice of the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and has spent the last four seasons at the University of New Brunswick. With the Reds, the 24-year-old amassed 55 points (25-30—55), 74 penalty minutes and a plus-21 rating from 2018-22, excluding the canceled 2020-21 season. Dove-McFalls helped lead New Brunswick to an Atlantic USports title and a USports University Cup in 2018-19.

Prior to his time at New Brunswick, Dove-McFalls registered his best junior season in the QMJHL in 2017-18 when he totaled 73 points (22-51—73) in 64 games with Rimouski Oceanic. In the same campaign, the Montreal, Quebec, native was given the Guy Carbonneau Trophy, awarded to the QMJHL’s best defensive forward. Dove-McFalls won a QMJHL title in 2016-17 during his fourth and final season with the Saint John Sea Dogs. The center bagged 182 points (64-118—182), 285 penalty minutes and a plus-60 rating in 276 contests in the QMJHL.

 

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2022-04-06

Brian Wilson (G)

Springfield

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Signed to PTO

He gets around.