Coachella Valley defenseman Ville Ottavainen gets set for a face off during the first period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/7a0edba3-dca8-4330-821d-d8879ba348c0.jpeg] Coachella Valley defenseman Ville Ottavainen gets set for a face off during the first period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. The Seattle Kraken have recalled defenseman Ville Ottavainen from the Coachella Valley Firebirds on an emergency basis. The 22-year-old defenseman has played 66 AHL games this season, scoring three goals and 14 points. It's a step down in production from his rookie season where he scored eight goals and 34 points in 70 games. Listed at 6'5, 216 lbs, the Kraken selected Ottavainen in the fourth round (99th overall) in the 2021 NHL Draft. The Kraken have one final game remaining on the schedule, a home game against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. If any defenseman is unable to play, Ottavainen will step into the lineup to make his NHL debut. When he returns to the AHL, he'll continue to be a key contributor to their blue line in what they hope will be another long playoff run. Stay updated with the most interesting Kraken stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwrODfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story.
