It looks like Alex Newhook of St. John’s will make his NHL debut tonight.
Newhook was called up from the AHL only a few days ago and has been assigned number 18. The forward has scored five goals and four assists across eight games with the Colorado Eagles since his debut in mid-April.
Newhook already called his parents and texted some of his buddies when he heard he was playing.
We’re definitely excited for when they can get out to a game! #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/8qeuAuCh5f
— x – Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) May 5, 2021
Tonight, the Avalanche is set to wrap up its eight-game season series against the San Jose Sharks.
According to a projected lineup posted by the Avalanche on Wednesday afternoon, Newhook is set to centre a line with Nazem Kadri and Andre Burakovsky.
The game doesn’t begin until 11 p.m. Newfoundland Time.
Coach confirmed that Newhook will play in a line with Kadri and Burakovsky.
We can’t wait for this debut!#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/JgJPGsGVcX
— x – Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) May 5, 2021
