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Alexander Suzdalev not listed on Regina Pats training camp roster, expected to begin season in Capitals’ organization

The WHL’s Regina Pats released their training camp roster on Monday and the most notable thing about it was who wasn’t on it.

Capitals prospect Alexander Suzdalev was not among the 59 players scheduled to participate as he is expected to at least start the 2023-24 season in the Caps’ organization.

In late July, The Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis tweeted out that Suzdalev’s final landing spot for the next year would be up in the air until after NHL training camp. While Suzdalev retains the option of heading back to Regina, he’ll first try to stick with either the Capitals or Hershey Bears.

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By Chris Cerullo 4 weeks ago

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Alexander Suzdalev will reportedly determine where he plays next season after Capitals training camp

Alexander Suzdalev had a highly successful first year of hockey in North America last season, posting 86 points (38g, 48a) in 66 games for the WHL’s Regina Pats. The 19-year-old winger was named to the league’s All-Rookie team and seemed primed for the jump to pro hockey according to reports out of Regina earlier this summer.

The Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis tweeted out on Saturday that the brakes may have been pumped on that decision. Suzdalev’s landing spot for the 2023-24 campaign seems to be still very much up in the air.

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By Chris Cerullo 2 months ago

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Alexander Suzdalev reportedly to turn pro next season instead of returning to WHL’s Regina Pats

Alexander Suzdalev is coming off a super successful first season in North America with the WHL’s Regina Pats. The 19-year-old winger was named to the league’s All-Rookie Team after a season that saw him record 86 points (38g, 48a) in 66 regular season games.

According to the Regina Leader Post, instead of returning to the Pats for another season, Suzdalev will be turning pro. That likely means the Hershey Bears are adding yet another offensive weapon to a firepower-filled roster.

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By Chris Cerullo 3 months ago

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Alexander Suzdalev named to 2022-23 CHL All-Rookie Team

The Canadian Hockey League has announced the six players from the 2022-23 season that have made their All-Rookie Team. The team, made up of players from the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL includes Washington Capitals forward prospect Alexander Suzdalev.

Suzdalev starred in his debut with the WHL’s Regina Pats this season, recording 86 points (38g, 48a) in 66 regular season games. Those 86 points saw him ranked first among all WHL rookies in scoring, besting the next-highest scorer by 28 points. He then added 10 more points (3g, 7a) in 10 playoff games.

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By Chris Cerullo 4 months ago

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Alexander Suzdalev named WHL rookie of the month for third time in 2022-23 season

Capitals prospect Alexander Suzdalev wrapped up his incredible rookie season with the WHL’s Regina Pats in April and he has once again been rewarded by the league for his performance. The WHL announced Monday that Suzdalev has been named the league’s Rookie of the Month for the third time this season.

Suzdalev led all first-year skaters in April with nine points (3g, 6a) over six games played.

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By Chris Cerullo 5 months ago

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Alexander Suzdalev named WHL Rookie of the Month for second time this season

Capitals prospect Alexander Suzdalev had an incredible month of February and he’s being rewarded for it by the WHL. The Regina Pats winger has been named the league’s Rookie of the Month for the second time this season.

Suzdalev had an impressive month that included putting up 15 points (9g, 6a) in 10 games, pulling off ‘The Michigan’ in a live game, and recording his first career hat trick.

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By Chris Cerullo 7 months ago

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Capitals prospect Alexander Suzdalev records first WHL hat trick, now fifth in overall league scoring

Capitals prospect Alexander Suzdalev is having an absolutely sensational rookie reason in the WHL this year for the Regina Pats. He furthered his tremendous individual campaign along in Regina’s 6-3 victory over the Brandon Wheat Kings on Saturday.

Suzdalev had a career-best game, recording the first WHL hat trick of his career in a four-point effort. The highly-skilled, 2022 third-round draft pick brought cascading hats down in Regina just over a week after also pulling off ‘The Michigan’ lacrosse-style goal for the Pats.

In 54 games in the WHL this season, Suzdalev has now tallied 75 points (34g, 41a). That total sees him ranked fifth in the entire league in scoring and first among rookies by a whopping 18 points.

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By Chris Cerullo 7 months ago

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Capitals prospect Alexander Suzdalev pulls off ‘The Michigan’ in WHL game

Capitals prospect Alexander Suzdalev has pulled off one of the most highly-skilled goals you will ever see.

The Russian-born, Swedish-raised winger put home the legendary, lacrosse-style goal that is widely known as “The Michigan” on Friday night. It put his Regina Pats team up 1-0 in the first period against the Prince Albert Raiders.

The insane tally was the 2022 third-round draft pick’s 28th goal of the season and his 67th overall point. It’s the second known in-game Michigan goal in his career after he scored one in Sweden before being drafted.

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By Chris Cerullo 7 months ago

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Capitals prospect Alexander Suzdalev scores highlight reel between-the-legs goal for Regina Pats

The Regina Pats have been the talk of the hockey world a lot this season as 17-year-old phenom Connor Bedard looks set to become to next number one overall NHL draft selection and a future superstar. Somewhat lost in the shuffle of that conversation is the play of one of his teammates with the Pats, Capitals prospect Alexander Suzdalev.

Suzdalev made sure his talents were on full display Saturday night as the 2022 third-round draft selection dazzled the crowd with a between-the-legs strike to tie Regina’s game against the Portland Winterhawks. The highlight reel tally was the crafty Swede’s 23rd marker of the season which is second only to Bedard on the team.

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By Chris Cerullo 8 months ago

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Capitals prospect Alexander Suzdalev has scored 10 goals in his last 13 games with WHL’s Regina Pats

The Regina Pats are one of the more in-focus junior teams in the hockey world this season as 17-year-old phenom and consensus 2023 first-overall draft pick Connor Bedard is lighting up the league in historic fashion. But so is Washington Capitals 2022 third-round draft pick Alexander Suzdalev.

Suzdalev, skating the majority of this season without Bedard on the Pats’ second line, has impressed majorly in his own right. When the Russian-born, Swedish-raised winger tallied against the Edmonton Oil Kings on Sunday, it was his 10th goal in his last 13 games.

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By Chris Cerullo 10 months ago

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