Canadiens Trade Vipers Alumni Hammond To New Jersey:

The Montreal Canadiens have traded former Vernon Vipers goaltender

Andrew Hammond to the New Jersey Devils.

Here is the press release from the Montreal Canadiens website,

Andrew Hammond traded to New Jersey Devils (nhl.com)

Hammond was in his first season with the Canadiens after coming over in a trade with the Minnesota Wild February 12th 2022. In 4 games with the Canadiens, Hammond went 3-0
with a 2.40 GAA

Hammond started the 2021-22 season with the Minnesota Wild before being traded to Montreal in February. Hammond never played a game for the Wild, was playing in the American Hockey League with the Iowa Wild. Hammond spent last year on the Minnesota Wild's taxi squad.

The Devils are Hammond's ninth team since 2017. Hammond has also played for Ottawa, Colorado, Buffalo, Minnesota and Montreal. Prior to joining the Montreal Canadiens, Hammond never played in the NHL since the 2017-18 season where he split the season between the Colorado Avalanche and the American Hockey League Bellville Senators and San Antonio Rampage.

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/Senators 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 from 2007-2009. The Surrey Eagles traded Hammond to the Vipers 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