WHL Regina Pats

Capitals Prospect Suzdalev Named WHL Rookie of the Month

Published on March 1, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today that Regina Pats forward Alexander Suzdalev has been named the WHL Rookie of the Month for the month of February.

The Washington Capitals prospect led all first-year players with nine goals in February, finishing the month with 15 points from his 10 appearances.

The product of Khabarovsk, Russia, who competes internationally for Sweden, recorded six multi-point outings in February.

He also recorded his first WHL hat-trick as part of a four-point effort February 25 versus the Brandon Wheat Kings.

The 18-year-old begins the month of March leading all rookie skaters in goals (34), assists (41), points (75) and power-play goals (16), while his 75 points are good for sixth among WHL players.

Suzdalev was previously named the WHL Rookie of the Month for December 2022.

The 6-foot-3, 171-pound winger was originally selected by Regina in the second round of the 2021 CHL Import Draft.

He was selected by the Washington Capitals in the third round of the 2022 NHL Draft and signed an entry-level contract with the NHL Club one week after being drafted.

Alexander Suzdalev and the Regina Pats are next in action Friday, March 3 when they host the Winnipeg ICE on TSN (7:00 p.m. CT, Brandt Centre, TSN 4).

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