Red Wings Acquire Nedeljkovic

     On Thursday, July 22nd, the Detroit Red Wings acquired Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes for Goaltender Jonathan Bernier, and a 2021 3rd round draft pick.  Nedeljkovic played locally in the OHL (Ontario Hockey League) with the Plymouth Whalers for three seasons, and with the Flint Firebirds for a half season.  Alex Nedeljkovic was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2nd round (37th overall pick) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

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-  Alex Nedeljkovic wears #39 for the Detroit Red Wings.  

-  Alex Nedeljkovic also wore #39 for the Carolina Hurricanes, the Plymouth Whalers, and the Flint Firebirds. 

-  Alex Nedeljkovic was born in Parma, Ohio.

-  Alex Nedeljkovic is currently 25 years old. 

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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.

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-  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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Carolina 2-0 Detroit

On Sunday, November 24th, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-0.

     On Sunday, November 24th, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-0.  Both teams compete against each other in the Eastern Conference of the NHL (National Hockey League).  The game was played at Little Caesars Arena located at 2645 Woodward Avenue, in Detroit.  Carolina Hurricanes Goaltender James Reimer made 19 saves against the Red Wings.  Carolina Hurricanes goals were scored by #20 Sebastian Aho, and #86 Teuvo Teravainen.  #20 Sebastian Aho also added an assist.
     The Carolina Hurricanes are currently in 6th place in the NHL Eastern Conference standings with 33 points, and an overall record of 16-11-1.  The Detroit Red Wings are currently in 16th place (last) in the NHL Eastern Conference standings with 17 points, and an overall record of 7-20-3.  Click on the link below for more information about the NHL.
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Both teams compete against each other in the Eastern Conference of the NHL.

The game was played at Little Caesars Arena located at 2645 Woodward Avenue, in Detroit.

Hurricanes Goaltender James Reimer made 19 saves against the Detroit Red Wings.

The Detroit Red Wings currently have 17 points, and an overall record of 7-20-3.

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-  The Detroit Red Wings currently have the worst overall record in the NHL.



-  The Detroit Red Wings are 0-8-2 in their last 10 games.



-  The Detroit Red Wings have lost 8 games in a row.



-  The last Detroit Red Wings victory was recorded on Tuesday, November 12th.  The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in overtime.











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Whalers vs. Steelheads

The Plymouth Whalers (in white) faced off against the Mississauga Steelheads (in blue) last Friday at Compuware Arena!

Both teams played physical!  There were several fights that occurred during Friday's contest!

Whalers goaltender #39 Alex Nedeljkovic made 30 saves and allowed only 1 goal against Mississauga! 

Mississauga's #4 Trevor Carrick has already been drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL (National Hockey League).

Mississauga's backup goaltender #31 Dawson Carty saw time in net.  He's played in 7 games for the Steelheads this season.

Mississauga's # 28 Sean Day was given an exemption by the OHL to play at the age of 15.  Day is from Rochester!



There are several new faces in Plymouth!  The Whalers have 15 new players on this years team!

The game was tied at 1 after regulation.  Neither team scored in overtime.  The game went to a shootout.

The Whalers defeated Mississauga 2-1 in the shootout!  #27 Yannick Rathgeb was credited with the winning goal!

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