New York Rangers‘ 5th round pick in the 2016 draft (#141 overall), left wing Tim Gettinger(26) scores a first NHL recall after posting a tied for team best 7 goals and 4 assists for affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack in 20 AHL games.
The extra large 6’6″ 220 lbs. forward skated 10 shifts for 7 minutes of total ice dishing out a 5 hits, 1 play break up and a pair of giveaways in a tough 5-3 loss.
He was returned to his minor league club right after the game.
As an American-born player he briefly start his junior hockey with the USNTDP but after 4 appearances accepted a selection of Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the OHL to continue his development up north.
He quickly assumed a leadership role with the squad becoming an assistant captain in his second campaign and captain in his final season.
Signed to a three-year entry level deal through 2021, the 20-year old has some time to establish his game and work his game up to a more permanent spot at the higher level.