NHL and Kings star Koehn Ziemmer has made his return to the ice, taking part in in all three video games for Los Angeles throughout their rookie showcase this month.
Koehn Ziemmer Excited To Return
Koehn Ziemmer was drafted within the third spherical by the LA Kings final yr, signing a three-year entry stage contract in Los Angeles forward of the 2023-24 marketing campaign.
Sadly for the 19-year-old, he was unable to finish a lot of the season after struggling an damage simply ten video games into the WHL (Western Hockey League) marketing campaign.
After impressing by 23 video games for the Prince George Cougars hopes have been excessive for Ziemmer’s profession, with 31 factors from 11 targets and 20 assists earlier than he was compelled to have surgical procedure on his ankle
Ziemmer lastly made his return to the ice this month within the rookie showcase for the Kings, after lacking out on 41 video games final season along with his ankle damage.
“I’m simply excited to get again after not with the ability to play in any respect final yr,” Ziemmer mentioned. “I solely obtained 20 video games in, which was arduous. I’m not used to that, so I’m excited to get again and get going.
“It has been a very long time coming”
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“Clearly the damage was robust with not with the ability to play, however I assumed my skating obtained higher over the summer time right here, I picked up my tempo somewhat bit. That was the largest factor.”
Getting again to skating was clearly the largest drawback for the Canadian after his ankle damage, however Ontario Reign head coach Marco Sturm appeared completely happy along with his performances in the course of the rookie showcase.
“He has the power to have a gap and people moments within the sport the place he has a very good alternative to attain, loads of guys don’t have that.
“Now we’ve simply obtained to ensure that his mind, arms and ft are all working collectively as one. I feel he’s nonetheless trying to find that.”
Ziemmer is predicted to play in both the AHL or WHL this yr, earlier than {the teenager} develops his expertise and strikes into the NHL ought to he keep his present trajectory.
