Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Ex Viper Goaltender Hammond Clears Waivers/Placed On Wild Taxi Squad:

Former Vernon Vipers goaltender Andrew

Hammond has cleared waivers and been placed on the Minnesota Wild's taxi squad. 

Here is the press release from foxsports.com,

Wild announce 2021 opening day roster | FOX Sports

Hammond is in his first season with the Wild after signing a one-year two way contract December 16th 2020. The Wild placed Hammond on waivers January 10th 2021.

The Wild is Hammonds seventh team since 2017. This is Hammonds second go around with the Wild after Minnesota signed Hammond July 1st 2018. The Wild sent Hammond to the American Hockey League Iowa Wild.

Hammond spent last season with the Buffalo Sabres & American Hockey League Rochester Americans. Hammond went 16-12-5 in 33 games with the Americans last year posting a 2.81 GAA

After four seasons at Bowling Green University, Hammond signed his first professional contract with the Ottawa Senators March 20th 2013. Hammond made his NHL debut February 27th 2014 vs Detroit. Hammond picked up his first career NHL win February 18th 2015 making 42 saves in a 4-2 win over Montreal. 

Hammond played parts of two seasons in Vernon (2007-2009). The Vipers acquired Hammond in a trade with the Surrey Eagles during the 2007-08 season. In 52 games with the Vipers, Hammond went 33-15-1 with six shutouts.

Andrew Hammond's Player Profile:

Andrew Hammond - Elite Prospects

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