Former Whalers In Carolina

 

Alex Nedeljkovic has seen time in net this season with the Carolina Hurricanes.

     Alex Nedeljkovic, and Vincent Trocheck were teammates on the Plymouth Whalers during the 2012-2013 OHL (Ontario Hockey League) season.  Both players are now having success in the NHL (National Hockey League) with the Carolina Hurricanes.  Alex Nedeljkovic has seen time in net this season due to the injury of former Detroit Red Wings Goalie Peter Mrazek.  Vincent Trocheck is playing in his first full season in Carolina after the Hurricanes acquired him in a trade with the Florida Panthers in February of 2020. 

     Alex Nedeljkovic has started 7 games this season, and currently has an overall record of 4-2-1 (1 overtime loss).  Nedeljkovic earned one of his four victories this season against the Detroit Red Wings.  Vincent Trocheck has played in 23 games this season, and currently has 22 points with 13 goals, and 9 assists.  Trocheck has scored 125 goals so far during his NHL career. 

     Alex Nedeljkovic also spent time with the Flint Firebirds during the 2015-2016 OHL season before he was traded to the Niagara IceDogs.  Vincent Trocheck spent over three seasons with Saginaw Spirit before he was traded to the Plymouth Whalers during the 2012-2013 OHL season.  

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Trocheck is playing in his first full season in Carolina. The Hurricanes traded for him last season.

                                                                                             Game Notes   

-  Alex Nedeljkovic wore #39 with the Plymouth Whalers.  Nedeljkovic also wears #39 for the Carolina Hurricanes.

-  Vincent Trocheck wore #25 with the Plymouth Whalers.  Trocheck wears #16 for the Carolina Hurricanes.    

-  The Ontario Hockey League has yet to start their 2020-2021 season. 

-  The Plymouth Whalers were sold in 2015.  The team relocated to Flint to become the Flint Firebirds. 

 

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