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Without breaking a beat, Georgii Merkulov returned from his recall in Boston. The 175-pound, 5-foot-11 forward scored goals in Providence’s two previous away games. With 35 points and 16 goals, the product of Ryazan, Russia, is ranked ninth in the AHL. Merkulov will play for Providence on February 4 and 5 in San Jose at the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic.
Ryan Mougenel, the head coach, is pleased with the forward’s growth throughout his two seasons in Providence.
Mougenel stated, “Where Merkulov has come from and where he is going is the biggest thing in his growth.” “He has an offensive background, which is a gift, but his dedication to playing without the puck and the team system will allow him to play in the National Hockey League and survive at the American League level.” In that regard, he has been exceptional.
During the P-Bruins’ season, Brandon Bussi has become more comfortable in between the pipes. The 6-foot-5, 218-pound goalie has won his previous five games and defeated Bridgeport 2-1 in overtime on Sunday, stopping 25 of the 26 shots he faced. In his last three outings, the Sound Beach, New York, native recorded a collective save percentage of.936.
When the squad needs a huge stop the most, Mougenel knows his goalie will be there.
According to Mougenel, “one of Bussi’s best qualities is his dedication to fighting for his teammates.” “He’s a winning goalie,” The Bruins have developed goalies in an incredible manner. He is undoubtedly a gifted young man.
In their first game back with the American League team on Sunday, Johnny Beecher and Mason Lohrei—who were recently transferred to Providence—made an immediate impression. After Lohrei spun off a defender in the right circle, walked the puck to the slot, and fired a snap shot bar down to secure the victory for the P-Bruins, Beecher tied the game 44 seconds into the second period with a wrist shot from the top of the slot.
Mougenel was happy with Beecher and Lohrei’s contributions to the game on Sunday.
According to Mougenel, “they both had huge impacts on the game.” They arrived just when we needed some new strength. Beech completed the tasks that were required of him and those that will help him succeed in the NHL. Lohrei is a potentially game-changing character. We will work on the things they need to improve on every day in order for them to advance in their game.
Boston College’s success this season has been largely attributed to Oskar Jellvik, who has helped the team rank No. 2 nationally. In 21 games, the sophomore forward has averaged a point per game with 11 goals and 10 assists.
Goalie Philip Svedebäck has been the Providence College Friars’ mainstay, leading the team to a No. 10 national ranking after registering 12 victories in 21 starts, 2.25 goals against average, and a.900 save percentage.
This season, Chris Pelosi has been an outstanding forward for the USHL’s Sioux Falls Stampede. With 32 games played, Boston’s third-round pick (92nd) in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft has 36 points on 16 goals and 20 assists.
In the Swedish Junior Hockey League, Casper Nassen produces for Vastra Frolunda Jr. Nassen, who was selected 214th overall in the seventh round of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, has 17 points from 29 games, including six goals.