Winnipeg Jets‘ 5th round pick in the 2011 draft (#149 overall) tough, second year right wing Austen Brassard(50) saw his offensive abilities come to life with affiliate St. John’s IceCaps.
He posted career high AHL games played (75), goals (6), assists (12) and points (18), while still playing mostly a fourth line energy role.
The 6’2″ 207 lbs. forward was many times a healthy scratch in his rookie season appearing in only 29 games and none in the postseason as the team went all the way to the Calder Cup Finals.
He had some decent scoring prowess with Belleville Bulls of the OHL managing an average of 20 goals and close to 20 assists in each of his last three campaigns.
He also saw his fighting jump up to a new level in his final year of junior hockey to 8, but has seemed to pick and choose his battles since turning pro with only 4 5-minute major penalties in each of his two seasons.
The 22-year old is signed through 2015/2016 on his entry level deal and it will be interesting to see if he can further increase his totals and playing time.