Saturday, November 23, 2024

Vernon Vipers Sign Kykkanen:

The Vernon Vipers have signed 20 year old goaltender Jari Kykkanen.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vipers Add Goaltending Depth, Sign Kykkanen | Vernon Vipers

The Kelowna Rockets released Kykkanen on Friday.

Here is the press release from the Kelowna Rockets website,

Rockets release 20-year-old goaltender Jari Kykkanen - Kelowna Rockets

Jari Kykkanen's Player Profile:

Jari Kykkanen - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

3 comments:

Bobby C said...

So who do you think will be gone?

FreddyH said...

It’s a depth signing, nothing more

vipersdiehardfan said...

I go to as many Rockets games as I can so I follow the team closely and read last night the team released Jari Kykkanen. I wondered if the Vipers may try and pick up the veteran goaltender and this afternoon they did.

I have watched Kykkanen play several times for the Rockets and one thing I remember was inconsistency. He has the power to be a top goaltender but can he improve his game mentally and be more consistent?

I don't think you can blame the Vipers season on there goaltending. I think both goaltenders have played very well. Sure they have allowed a soft goal here or there but what goaltender hasn't. I do think Marko Bilic has been the stronger of the two goaltenders when he's played. Several teams are going with three goaltenders, will the Vipers stick with three goaltenders or will someone go?