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Sheldon Rempal

Sheldon Rempal
Rempal with the Ontario Reign in 2019
Born (1995-08-07) August 7, 1995 (age 29)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
KHL team
Former teams
Salavat Yulaev Ufa
Los Angeles Kings
Carolina Hurricanes
Vancouver Canucks
Vegas Golden Knights
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2018–present

Sheldon Rempal (born August 7, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger for Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Prior to turning professional, Rempal played two seasons with Clarkson University where he was named to the NCAA (East) Second All-American Team, NCAA (ECAC) All-Tournament Team, and NCAA (ECAC) First All-Star Team. Rempal has previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Los Angeles Kings, Carolina Hurricanes, Vancouver Canucks, and Vegas Golden Knights.

Playing career

Rempal played three seasons with the Nanaimo Clippers in the British Columbia Hockey League. At the conclusion of the 2015–16 season, he was named to the BCHL 1st Team All-Stars.[1] While playing for the Clippers, Rempal committed to Clarkson University.[2] He concluded his time with the BCHL playing in 167 games from 2013–2016.

Rempal played two seasons with Clarkson University while majoring in business.[3] In his freshman year, Rempal was named to the NCAA (ECAC) All-Rookie Team.[4] In his sophomore year, he was named to the NCAA (East) Second All-American Team, NCAA (ECAC) All-Tournament Team, and NCAA (ECAC) First All-Star Team.[3]

As an unrestricted free agent, Rempal signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Los Angeles Kings on March 30, 2018.[5] Rempal attended the Kings training camp prior to the 2018–19 season but was reassigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Ontario Reign, on September 17.[6] Rempal began the 2018–19 season in the AHL, where he recorded eight points in four games, but was recalled to the NHL on October 17.[7] He made his NHL debut the following day on October 18, in a 7–2 loss to the New York Islanders. He played 13:06 minutes of ice time in his debut.[8] Rempal was re-assigned to Ontario Reign on October 27 after playing in three NHL games.[9] On December 3, Rempal was named the AHL Rookie of the Month for November after he collected 12 points in nine games with the Ontario Reign.[10] He was later selected to the Pacific Division All-Stars for the 2019 American Hockey League All-Star Classic.[11]

At the conclusion of his entry-level contract, Rempal as an impending restricted free agent was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Kings and was released to free agency. On October 16, 2020, Rempal was signed to a one-year, two-way, league minimum contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.[12] In the pandemic delayed 2020–21 season, Rempal appeared in three games with the Hurricanes before he was assigned to AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves for the remainder of his contract.

As a free agent from the Hurricanes, Rempal was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Vancouver Canucks on July 28, 2021.[13]

On July 13, 2022, Rempal left the Canucks and was signed to a two-year, two-way contract with the Vegas Golden Knights.[14] After spending all but one game of the 2022–23 season with Vegas' AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights, Rempal was recalled to Vegas on January 18, 2024,[15] after recording a four-goal game for Henderson the day before.[16] Rempal then recorded his first career NHL goal with Vegas on January 23, scoring on the power play against Ilya Sorokin of the New York Islanders.[17] Just three days later against the New York Rangers, Rempal added his second career goal, deflecting a shot from Paul Cotter past Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin.[18]

After the conclusion of his contract with Vegas, Rempal went overseas, signing a one-year contract with Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League on July 2, 2024.[19]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 Nanaimo Clippers BCHL 58 22 28 50 30 5 3 1 4 0
2014–15 Nanaimo Clippers BCHL 53 29 24 53 52 23 7 5 12 14
2015–16 Nanaimo Clippers BCHL 56 59 51 110 88 14 9 14 23 8
2016–17 Clarkson University ECAC 39 11 12 23 14
2017–18 Clarkson University ECAC 39 23 23 46 34
2018–19 Ontario Reign AHL 59 15 25 40 25
2018–19 Los Angeles Kings NHL 7 0 0 0 0
2019–20 Ontario Reign AHL 56 4 17 21 44
2020–21 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 3 0 0 0 0
2020–21 Chicago Wolves AHL 25 4 10 14 6
2021–22 Abbotsford Canucks AHL 55 33 36 69 46 2 1 1 2 0
2021–22 Vancouver Canucks NHL 1 0 0 0 0
2022–23 Henderson Silver Knights AHL 70 25 38 63 50
2022–23 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 1 0 0 0 0
2023–24 Henderson Silver Knights AHL 63 27 18 45 22
2023–24 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 9 2 1 3 4
NHL totals 21 2 1 3 4

Awards and honours

Award Year Ref
BCHL
BCHL 1st Team All-Stars 2016 [1]
College
NCAA (ECAC) All-Rookie Team 2017 [4]
NCAA (East) Second All-American Team 2018 [3]
NCAA (ECAC) All-Tournament Team 2018
NCAA (ECAC) First All-Star Team 2018
AHL
Rookie of the Month (November) 2018 [10]
All-Star Game 2019 [11]

References

  1. ^ a b "2015-16 1ST, 2ND, ROOKIE TEAMS NAMED". bchl.ca. March 19, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  2. ^ Cox, Jeff (October 29, 2013). "Pair of Nanaimo Clippers Commit to Clarkson". sbncollegehockey.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  3. ^ a b c "SHELDON REMPAL". clarksonathletics.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  4. ^ a b "League Announces Postseason Award Winners". ecachockey.com. March 17, 2017. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  5. ^ "Sheldon Rempal Signs Two-Year Entry-Level Contract with LA Kings". NHL.com. March 30, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  6. ^ "KINGS ASSIGN THREE TO ONTARIO". ontarioreign.com. September 17, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  7. ^ "AHL Rookie Scoring Leader Sheldon Rempal Recalled by LA Kings". NHL.com. October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  8. ^ "Islanders score four in third period, top Kings". TSN.ca. October 19, 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  9. ^ "LA Kings Assign Sheldon Rempal Assigned to Ontario Reign". NHL.com. October 26, 2018. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
  10. ^ a b "Sheldon Rempal Named AHL Rookie of the Month for November". NHL.com. December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
  11. ^ a b "AHL All-Star rosters filled with NHL first-round picks, call-ups". NHL.com. January 3, 2019. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
  12. ^ "Canes sign Bracco, Gust and Rempal to one-year contracts". Carolina Hurricanes. October 16, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  13. ^ "Canucks sign seven players to two-way deals". Vancouver Canucks. July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  14. ^ "Golden Knights announce roster transactions". Vegas Golden Knights. July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  15. ^ "Golden Knights' Sheldon Rempal: Recalled Thursday". CBS Sports. January 18, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  16. ^ Downey, Ciara (January 17, 2024). "Rempal Nets Four-Goal Game, First in HSK History, in 6-4 Win over Firebirds". Henderson Silver Knights. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  17. ^ Rosner, Stefen (January 23, 2024). "Golden Knights hand Islanders 1st loss under Roy". NHL.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  18. ^ Rosen, Dan (January 26, 2024). "Marchessault hat trick helps Golden Knights top Rangers, extend point streak to 6". nhl.com. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  19. ^ "Шелдон Ремпал – в «Салавате»!" [Sheldon Rempal is in Salavat!]. hcsalavat.ru (in Russian). July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.