Vancouver Canucks announce roster move - Send prospect goalie to the ECHL

The 20-year-old netminder played last season in the WHL for the Prince George Cougars but now was hoping to get his shot in the American Hickey League. Due to the crowded nature of the crease in the AHL, the team has decided to send down young to the East Coast Hickey League to get more reps and opportunities.

Young was drafted in the 5th round of the 2022 NHL Entry draft by the Vancouver Canucks with the 144th overall pick. The 6-foot-3 goalie spent his entire WHL career with the Prince George Cougars, he led the team in net achieving a record of 44-35-8, with a .896 save percentage (S%) and a goals-against average of 3.36 (GAA).

Unfortunately, he has yet to play in a single game for the Abbottsford Canucks and was sent down to the ECHL. If he plays well, he will get his shot back up with the AHL squad in no time.

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