Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 9th year goaltender Michael Hutchinson(39) was off to an uneven start with his new club Florida Panthers after signing with the team on the opening day of unrestricted free agency, which led him to be traded north.
The former 5 year Winnipeg Jets‘ net minder had a whirlwind 2013/2014, where he played the majority of his games, 28 in the ECHL with affiliate Ontario Reign and also guarded the cage in 24 AHL contests for St. John’s IceCaps before taking them on a playoff run that only ended after game 5 of the Calder Cup Finals.
He managed a 1.95 GAA and .938 SV% in a losing effort, which was probably helped by the three games in the NHL he ended up getting recalled for to close out the season.
His efforts would gain him notice as one of those few players almost every year that plays games in each of the top three pro hockey leagues.
Those 55 games had to be the clincher in him next scoring a two-year extension with the 2nd season on a one-way deal.
Michael Hutchinson (33)
Boston Bruins‘ 3rd round pick in the 2008 draft (#77 overall) 2nd year goalie Michael Hutchinson(33) came into the new season prepared with a newly painted mask paying homage to a pair of Bruins‘ great.
Gerry Cheevers looking at you on one side and Bobby Orr‘s classic goal on the other.
Once again with Providence Bruins, he’s playing back-up but has gotten into a couple of games already registering an 0-2 mark with a 3.00 GAA.
Dale Weise (23) vs. Michael Hutchinson (35)
Connecticut Whale forward Dale Weise(23) goes for the in-close stuff attempt goal on P-Bruins‘ goalie Michael Hutchinson(35) to end it at last Saturday night’s Whale Bowl.
The game ultimately went to the shootout, where Providence won it.
Michael Hutchinson (35)
Providence Bruins rookie goaltender Michael Hutchinson(35) sprawls to make the save.