Kraken's Ryan Winterton: Ticketed for Coachella Valley
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Winterton was assigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Sunday.
Winterton was selected in the third round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by Seattle. The 21-year-old didn't make the Opening Night roster, but he was among the final roster cuts, meaning he could be on the cusp of being ready for the NHL. Winterton banked 35 points in 58 regular-season games with the Firebirds in 2023-24.
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Kraken's Ryan Winterton: Returned to AHL affiliate
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Winterton was assigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.
Winterton will head to the minors for Coachella Valley's AHL playoff run. The 2021 third-round pick has drawn into nine games with the Kraken this season, going scoreless while picking up 10 shots on goal.
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Kraken's Ryan Winterton: Receives call-up
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Winterton was called up from AHL Coachella Valley on Sunday.
Winterton got into three games earlier in the season, adding three hits, one shot on goal, one blocked shot and a minus-1 rating. He's collected 33 points over 55 AHL appearances. The Kraken don't have an obvious opening at forward, so it's unclear when Winterton might get a chance to play.
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Kraken's Ryan Winterton: Dropped to minors
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Winterton was assigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday.
Winterton posted one shot on goal, one blocked shot, one hit and a minus-1 rating in three outings with the Kraken. He has notched three goals and two assists in seven AHL contests this campaign. Seattle also sent down Shane Wright on Tuesday, which could put Pierre-Edouard Bellemare and recent call-up Andrew Poturalski in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Oilers.
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Kraken's Ryan Winterton: Up with big club
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Winterton was promoted from AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday.
Winterton and Shane Wright both got the call to Seattle. Through seven games with the Firebirds this season, Winterton has three goals and two assists. It's unclear how much playing time Winterton will see, but he'll likely begin in a bottom-six role if and when he gets into Seattle the lineup.
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Kraken's Ryan Winterton: Expected to miss months
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Winterton (shoulder) is not at the Kraken's training camp, Andy Eide of the Kraken's official site reports.
Winterton is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, per Emerald City Hockey, and it's expected to keep him sidelined for over two months. Winterton is expected to return around Christmas for OHL Hamilton, where he'll likely play most, if not all, of the upcoming campaign.
