Islanders Recall Gibson
February 19, 2018 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (February 19, 2018) - The New York Islanders announced today goaltender Christopher Gibson has been emergency recalled from the team's American Hockey League affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.
Gibson, 25, posted back-to-back shutouts last weekend, including a 22-save performance in Sunday's win against the Hartford Wolf Pack, and now ranks third in the AHL with a career-best four shutouts this season. The fifth-year netminder is also sixth in the League in both wins (18) and goals-against-average (2.31). Gibson's stellar play was rewarded with a selection to the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic last month.
A native of Karkkila, Finland, Gibson is 72-45-12 with eight shutouts in 139 career AHL games between the Sound Tigers and Toronto Marlies. He is currently fifth on Bridgeport's all-time wins list (43) and sixth in games played among netminders (82). In addition, Gibson played four NHL games with the Islanders during the 2015-16 season, including his debut on Jan. 2, 2016 against the Pittsburgh Penguins (in relief). Gibson earned his first NHL start on Apr. 5, 2016 and made 29 saves against the Washington Capitals as the Islanders came back from a 3-1 deficit to win 4-3 in overtime, which clinched a spot in the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Prior to turning pro, Gibson spent four seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Chicoutimi Sagueneens from 2009-13. He earned CHL Goaltender of the Week honors on five occasions and was named to the QMJHL First All-Star Team in 2010-11. The 6'1, 187-pound netminder also posted the best save percentage of any QMJHL goalie that season (.920).
Gibson was initially selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the second round (#49 overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft.
Next Time Out: The Sound Tigers are back in action this Friday, February 23, with a 7:05 p.m. matchup against the Providence Bruins at the Dunkin Donuts Center. Fans can follow all of the live action on the Sound Tigers Radio Network and AHL Live, beginning with the pre-game show at 6:45 p.m.
Don't Go It Alone: Whether it's a corporate outing, a fundraiser, or just friends getting together, a group outing with the Sound Tigers will guarantee an unforgettable experience filled with fast-paced action on the ice, great music, promotions and contests at an affordable price. The Sound Tigers have a variety of packages and promotional events to offer. Please call the team's front office at 203-345-2300 ext. 7 for more information on the benefits of bringing your group to a future game!
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