© Sergei Belski-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/95b331a5-c740-46a9-ab8d-2d9b6f62c973.jpeg] © Sergei Belski-Imagn Images AHL Graduates Making A Difference In The NHL The Colorado Avalanche have returned goaltender Kevin Mandolese to their AHL affiliate Colorado Eagles. The move comes after the Avalanche were eliminated in their first round series against the Dallas Stars where Mandolese was serving as the Avalanche's third goalie. He will return to the AHL where the Eagles are up 1-0 in their Pacific Division Semifinals series against the San Jose Barracuda. Mandolese served as Colorado's primary backup this season, posting a record of 11-6 with a .903 SP and 2.87 GAA in 19 appearances. The 24-year-old has a 39-34-5 record an .898 SP, 3.20 GAA, and two shutouts in 85 career AHL appearances. Originally a sixth round pick of the Ottawa Senators in 2018, Mandolese has a 1-2 record with a .916 SP in three career NHL starts, all with Ottawa. The Blainville, Que., native led the QMJHL in save percentage and was named to the First All-Star Team while a member of the Cape Breton Eagles in the 2019-2020 season. Mandolese joined the team on a one-year deal in July 2024 and will be a free agent at the end of the season. Keep an eye on The Hockey News' Colorado Avalanche site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche] for more updates on the team. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl/] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl/] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.
