2nd year left wing Mitchell Balmas(92) grabs a 1-year, 2-way deal from Iowa Wild for 2022/2023.
The 5’11” 168 lbs. forward split time last season between Springfield Thunderbirds, where he pocketed 4 goals and 1 assist in 10 AHL games with a +4 rating and Worcester Railers, knocking in 5 goals and 7 assists in 17 ECHL matchups.
He played 5 seasons in the QMJHL, always elevating his scoring before heading off to 3 years at St. Mary’s University Huskies.
The 24 years old from Sydney, NS could see expanded time in the higher league, if he can continue to produce good numbers.
He plays 34 games last season, scoring 2 goals and 1 assist with a 0 rating, then got 1 tally in 2 playoff matchups.
For 2023/2024, he is heading off on a new adventure, signing a 1-year deal with Sheffield Steelers to play his hockey in the EIHL.