Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Former Vernon Viper Hammond Clears Waivers:

Former Vernon Vipers goaltender Andrew Hammond has cleared waivers.

Here is the article from CBS Sports,

Wild's Andrew Hammond: Waived by Wild - CBSSports.com

After clearing waivers, the Minnesota Wild have sent Hammond to the American Hockey League Iowa Wild.

Hammond is enterting his second season with the Minnesota Wild after re-signing July 26th 2021. The Wild is Hammond's seventh team since 2017. Hammond spent last season on the Minnesota Wild's taxi squad. Hammond hasn't played an NHL game since the 2017-18 season where he split the season between the Colorado Avalanche and American Hockey League Bellville Senators & San Antonio Rampage.

This is Hammond's second stint with the Minnesota Wild after signing with the Wild as a free agent in July 2018. Hammond spent the 2018-19 season with the American Hockey League Iowa Wild. 

Hammond played four years at Bowling Green University from 2009-2013 before signing his first professional contract with the Ottawa Senators March 20th 2013.

Hammond made his NHL debut February 27th 2014 vs the Detroit Red Wings. Hammond recorded his first NHL victory February 18th 2015 making 42 saves in a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Hammond is the only goaltender in NHL history to record 21 wins in his first 27 career NHL games. 

Hammond played parts of two seasons in Vernon between 2007-2009 after coming over in a trade with the Surrey Eagles during the 2007-08 season. In 52 games with the Vipers, Hammond went 33-15-1 with 6 shutouts.

Andrew Hammond's Player Profile:

Andrew Hammond - Elite Prospects

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