Columbus Blue Jackets Invite Vipers Alumni Ashton To Development Camp:

The Columbus Blue Jackets have invited former Vernon Vipers

defenceman Luke Ashton to their Development Camp.

Here is the press release from the Columbus Blue Jackets website,

Blue Jackets announce rosters for 2024 development camp | Columbus Blue Jackets (nhl.com)

Ashton played last season with the Langley Rivermen. In 45 games last season, Ashton collected (18-goals-18-assists-36-points). The Columbus Blue Jackets selected Ashton in the sixth round, 165th overall at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.

Ashton has committed to Minnesota State University for the 2024-25 season.

The United States Hockey League Sioux City Musketeers selected Ashton in May 2023 233rd overall in Round 16 at the USHL Draft.

Ashton played two seasons in Vernon from 2021-2023. The Vernon Vipers traded Ashton & forward Copeland Fricker to the Langley Rivermen June 29th 2023 for forwards Owen Kim & Walker Gelbard. In 81 games with the Vipers, Ashton collected (2-goals-7-assists-9-points).

Luke Ashton's Player Profile:

Luke Ashton - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)