8th year defenseman Jake Newton(4) continues to move along overseas clubs.
He returns to Finland’s Liiga for a 2nd tour, joining KooKoo for 2017/2018.
The very decently sized blue liner played for Sport 2 seasons ago posting 9 goals and 15 assists before shifting to the Czech Extraliga to skate with HK Hradec Kralove in 2015/2016.
For his initial trip back to continue overseas he returned to Italy but went up a level to Serie A with Gherdeina, where he scored a league best for a d-man 24 goals and 52 points.
At 28-years old, the former Anaheim Ducks/Colorado Avalanche prospect could be just getting going and may continue to climb the European hockey ladder.
As a pro he’s played in no less than 7 leagues.
Jake Newton(17) Gherdeina
Undrafted 5th year defenseman Jake Newton(17) has played AHL games in each of his three seasons on this side of the pond.
The pretty sizable 6’3″ 200 lbs. offensive-minded blue liner had a real solid showing through 18 games (2 goals, 6 assists) with a very young Bridgeport Sound Tigers‘ team.
Once again though, he splits for Italy, moving it up a notch with Gherdeina of Italy’s top league Serie A.