Utah Hockey Club News

Vejmelka will start Tuesday vs. the Blackhawks.

Vejmelka allowed six goals on 51 shots (.882 SV%) for his third loss in four starts as he was defeated by Calgary in his last start. The 26-year-old could be playing in his final games as a Coyote with the trade deadline approaching and will look to improve on his 15-18-5 record, 3.38 GAA and .903 SV%. He takes on the Chicago Blackhawks, who snapped a five-game winning streak last night with a 4-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Karel Vejmelka
The Blackhawks have assigned Jaxson Stauber to Rockford (AHL).

Stauber was fantastic in his short six-game showing with the Blackhawks as he picked up a 5-1-0 record, 2.81 GAA and .911 SV% but will head back to Rockford (AHL) with the announcement that Alex Stalock (head) has been activated from the injured reserve. Stauber returns to the minors, where he was 6-4-0 with a .896 SV% and 3.06 GAA with Rockford.

Jaxson Stauber
Vejmelka will start Wednesday vs. the Flames.

Vejmelka was pulled in his last start after allowing five goals on 14 shots (.643 SV%) for his second loss in three starts. The 26-year-old has gotten little help all season but still keeps the Coyotes in nearly every game, with his 15-17-5 record, 3.31 GAA and .904 SV%. He will take on the Calgary Flames, who have lost three of their last four games after a 4-3 loss to Philadelphia last game.

Karel Vejmelka
Kailer Yamamoto has been activated off the injured reserve (undisclosed) and will return to the lineup Friday.

Yamamoto last played on January 11th due to an undisclosed injury and will return to the Oilers' lineup Friday as they take on the New York Rangers. The 24-year-old has four goals, eight assists, 40 SOG, 10 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 31 games played prior to the injury.

Kailer Yamamoto
Kailer Yamamoto will return to the Oilers lineup Friday vs. the New York Rangers (undisclosed).

Yamamoto last played on January 11th due to an undisclosed injury and will return to the Oilers' lineup Friday as they take on the New York Rangers. The 24-year-old has four goals, eight assists, 40 SOG, 10 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 31 games played prior to the injury.

Kailer Yamamoto
Connor Ingram will start Wednesday vs. Tampa Bay.

Ingram allowed four goals on 44 shots (.909 SV%) as he picked up his fourth-straight loss in a defeat to the Chicago Blackhawks in his last start. The 25-year-old Coyotes' backup has struggled when called upon this season, with his 3-11-3 record, 3.61 GAA and .899 SV%. He draws the tough task of the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have been winners of three-straight after a 4-3 comeback shootout win over Colorado Tuesday.

Connor Ingram
Stauber will start Tuesday in Montreal.

Stauber stopped 23 of 26 shots (.885 SV%) for his third-straight win as he beat the Arizona Coyotes in his previous start. The 23-year-old has been electric through his first three starts, with a perfect 3-0-0 record, a 2.29 GAA and .925 SV%. He takes on the Montreal Canadiens, who have won their last two games but are 29th in goals per game (2.64) and 30th in shots per game (27.9).

Jaxson Stauber
Stauber is in the starter's crease at the Blackhawks morning skate.

Stauber stopped 23 of 26 shots (.885 SV%) for his third-straight win as he beat the Arizona Coyotes in his previous start. The 23-year-old has been electric through his first three starts, with a perfect 3-0-0 record, a 2.29 GAA and .925 SV%. He takes on the Montreal Canadiens, who have won their last two games but are 29th in goals per game (2.64) and 30th in shots per game (27.9).

Jaxson Stauber
Vejmelka will start Monday in Nashville.

Vejmelka allowed six goals on 37 shots (.838 SV%) as he snapped a three-game winning streak with a loss vs. St. Louis his last time out. The 26-year-old has held strong nightly despite having minimal offensive help, leading to his 14-17-5 record, 3.24 GAA and .906 SV%. He takes on the Nashville Predators, who have won four of their last five games after a 2-1 overtime victory over Philadelphia last game.

Karel Vejmelka