2018 first-round pick Alex Alexeyev scored his first AHL goal in the Hershey Bears’ home opener.
The Russian defenseman missed nearly all of the preseason due to a concussion, but, in his debut for the Bears, Alexeyev made amends quickly.
“What a amazing feeling to play my first pro game and score first pro goal 🐻🍫,” Alexeyev said after the game on Twitter.
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.@Alexeyev04 wasted NO time in his first pro game to make an impact! #HBH pic.twitter.com/OewadgFWNz
— Hershey Bears (@TheHersheyBears) October 5, 2019
Alexeyev was found wide open on the right circle by Garrett Pilon before unleashing a wrist shot that beat Baby Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith blocker side.
Here are all the firsts Alexeyev accomplished with this feat.
- It was his first AHL shift
- In his first AHL game
- The goal came on his first AHL shot
- And it was his first AHL point
The Bears would go on to lose to 4-3 in front of 7,520 at Giant Center. Alexeyev had 3 shots on the night.
What a amazing feeling to play my first pro game and score first pro goal 🐻🍫 https://t.co/Db0q1wylhZ
— Alex_Alexeyev (@Alexeyev04) October 6, 2019
Headline photo: Hershey Bears
