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Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Calgary Flames sign goaltending prospect Arsenii Sergeev
Arsenii Sergeev has signed with the Calgary Flames. The 22-year-old Russian shot-stopper just finished off an exceptional season in the NCAA with the Penn State Nittany Lions and put pen-to-paper on a two-year, two-way contract on Monday morning. The deal kicks in for the 2025-26 season and is valued at US$866,250 annually. Sergeev was a seventh-round pick, 205th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft and after spending two years at UConn transferred to Penn State this year. The move proved fruitful. Sergeev played in 33 games for the Nittany Lions this year, posting a .919 save-percentage, a 2.54 goals-against average and a 19-9-4 record. His 19 wins saw him lead all goaltenders in the Big 10 and he posted a conference-best four shutouts, too. 'What he's going through right now, it's just going to make him better and get him more ready for pro hockey,' the Flames' director of goaltending, Jordan Sigalet, told Postmedia last month. 'We have seen a lot of growth in his maturity, his consistency and just his game overall. 'Everywhere he goes, he's just loved by his teammates because of his compete level. He's a unique goalie. There's not a lot of style with him, but he has this very unique awareness for where pucks are and he'll do anything to get a piece of his body on it.' The Flames are well-stocked at the goaltending position with Sergeev signed. Dustin Wolf has locked-down the starting job for the NHL club this season and looks like he could be starring in the crease for the next decade or so, while Walttieri Ignatjew, Devin Cooley and Connor Murphy are all playing well in the minors. Dan Vladar has been solid as the backup at the the NHL level, although he is an unrestricted free-agent this summer. daustin@
Express Tribune
11-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Penn State Hockey's cinderella run ends as Boston University routs them 3-1
Penn State's historic Cinderella run in the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament came to an end on Thursday night with a 3-1 loss to the Boston University Terriers in the national semifinal of the Frozen Four. The Nittany Lions fought hard but couldn't overcome the Terriers' physicality and strong defensive play. The match started with a quiet first period, where both teams struggled to find their rhythm. But Boston University took control in the second, scoring twice to establish a 2-0 lead. Jack Hughes opened the scoring for the Terriers, capitalizing on a loose puck after Penn State goalie Arsenii Sergeev was unable to secure it. The second goal came just over nine minutes later when Cole Hutson assisted Cole Eiserman for a powerful one-timer, giving Boston a commanding advantage. Despite the deficit, Penn State responded early in the third period with a goal from Nic DeGraves, who netted a rebound from close range to bring the Nittany Lions within one. The goal, assisted by Ben Schoen and Simon Mack, ignited hope for a potential comeback, but the team struggled to generate further chances. Boston University, led by goalie Mikhail Yegorov, held firm in the closing minutes. Even with the extra attacker pulled in the final minute, the Nittany Lions were unable to break through. Jack Harvey sealed the win for the Terriers with an empty-net goal, making the final score 3-1. The game highlighted a contrast in playing styles: Penn State's speed and fast-break offense could not match Boston's physicality and aggressive puck battles. As the Terriers effectively neutralized the Nittany Lions' counterattacks, Penn State found it difficult to maintain the offensive pressure that had propelled them to this point in the tournament. While Penn State showed flashes of brilliance, particularly in the third period, they were ultimately undone by their struggles in the middle frame. Despite the loss, head coach Guy Gadowsky and his team can hold their heads high after a remarkable season that saw them reach the Frozen Four for the first time. This loss may have marked the end of the season, but the Nittany Lions' run in the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament was a testament to their resilience and determination. The future looks bright for Penn State hockey as they continue to build on this unforgettable journey.
