The season at the pro level has been more than a little disappointing this year, so why not look at some of the positive. Such as how well our Sharks prospects are doing in their respective leagues, especially last night.
Kasper Halttunen scores number 29
Prospect Kasper Halttunen continues to impress in his first season playing on North American ice. The 2023 NHL Draft pick scored a goal last night against the Kitchener Rangers, his 29th of the season.
Passing 101 w/ the Knights 🤩@SanJoseSharks | #SJSharks pic.twitter.com/v4DkOyEKaF
— London Knights (@LondonKnights) March 2, 2024
Halttunen will look to make it 30 tonight against Flint. London has already secured its spot in the OHL playoffs.
Reese Laubach has a two-assist night
We don’t spend a lot of time talking about 2022 draft pick Reese Laubach but as a San Jose kid drafted by his hometown team, it’s always good to celebrate when he has a good night.
Reese Laubach with his 2nd primary assist.pic.twitter.com/nHOJZr4V55
— JD Young (@MyFryHole) March 2, 2024
For example, when Laubach assisted on two goals in Penn State’s 5-2 win over Ohio State. Laubach has 21 points in his first season of NCAA hockey.
Will Smith with three assists
Meanwhile in New Hampsire, top prospect Will Smith makes Cutter Gauthier look good.
Cutter Gauthier ✂️ a inscrit ses 30ème et 31ème buts de la saison + une assist (3 points) dans la victoire 5-3 de @BC_MHockey vs @UNHWildcats!
— Anaheim Ducks 🇫🇷 (@Anaheim_DucksFr) March 2, 2024
Premier Eagle à marquer plus de 30 buts en une saison depuis Johnny "Hockey" Gaudreau en 2013-14.#FlyTogetherpic.twitter.com/XcOlNuOPIP
Sure, Gauthier scored his 30th of the season, but none of that happens if Smith doesn’t win that faceoff cleanly. While Guathier, Ryan Leonard and Gabe Perreault are getting a lot of attention this season. Smith is the guy leading Boston College with 54 points. In fact, he’s leading the entire NCAA D-1 men’s hockey in scoring.
Alex Young assist of the year?
Speaking of assists, down in Arizona, Alex Young assisted on what could be a goal of the year candidate. Not because of the guy who ultimately scored but because of what Young did to get it to him.
Straight up NASTY assist by Alex Young to Jackson Niedermayer last night 🤮 @SunDevilHockey pic.twitter.com/EWdkj2RBLk
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) March 2, 2024
Quentin Musty has himself a five point night
Kicking things off with 26th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, Quentin Musty. The forward contributed on five of the Sudbury Wolves’ ten goals last night against the Sarnia Sting and earned himself a hat trick.
#OHLPerformer of the Night 🌟
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) March 2, 2024
Quentin Musty was a force to be reckoned with against the Sting, racking up five points in a 10-3 @Sudbury_Wolves victory!@bastardburrito | #SJSharks pic.twitter.com/O30CUiLDpX
The Wolves have already locked in the team’s spot in the OHL playoffs. Musty is second on the team in points with 77 this season. He trails Seattle Kraken prospect David Goyette (96 points), but also has fewer games played than Goyette.