Canucks Recall Demko, Comets Sign Anderson

Published on December 10, 2016 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Utica Comets News Release

Utica, NY - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled goaltender Thatcher Demko from the Utica Comets. In a separate transaction, Utica Comets Director of Hockey Operations Pat Conacher has announced that the club has signed goaltender J.P. Anderson to a professional tryout contract (PTO).

Demko, 21, has appeared in 14 games for Utica during his debut season of professional hockey posting a record of 7-5-1 along with a .909 save percentage and 2.59 goals-against average (GAA). Among AHL rookie goaltenders, Demko currently ranks tied fifth in wins and GAA.

In 2015-16 Demko completed his junior season with Boston College leading the Eagles to the Hockey East regular season championship and a berth in the NCAA Frozen Four, posting a 27-8-4 record including 10 shutouts, a .935 save percentage and a 1.88 goals-against average. The 6-4, 195-pound goaltender was also awarded the 2016 Mike Richter Award as the most outstanding goaltender in NCAA men's hockey.

A native of San Diego, California, Demko was signed to a three-year entry level contract on April 20, 2016. He was originally selected by Vancouver in the second round, 36th overall, at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Anderson, 24, has appeared in six games for the Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) this season posting a record of 4-1-1 along with a 2.16 GAA and a .927 save percentage.

The Toronto, Ontario native dressed in 16 AHL games with the Worcester Sharks in 2014-15. He compiled a record of 6-8-1 with a 2.71 GAA and a .900 save percentage.

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