PLAYER PROFILE: MITCH CALLAHAN

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2016-17: 66 GP, 16g-27a-43pts (w/ Grand Rapids)
Playoffs: 19 GP, 6g-10a-16pts

2017-18: Signed a two-year NHL contract with Edmonton

 

GET TO KNOW MITCH WITH FIVE FAST FACTS:

  1. Won his second Calder Cup with Grand Rapids this past season; also won a Bronze Medal at the 2011 World Junior Championships and a Western Hockey League championship in 2009
  2. Played six seasons with the Griffins. His 365 games played ranks second all-time in team history and his 94 goals in West Michigan is third all-time.
  3. Recorded his second best AHL season in 2016-17 with 43 points and his 27 assists were a career high
  4. A native of Whittier, California, southeast of Los Angeles and played for the Los Angeles Jr. Kings U18 team
  5. @MCally15 on Twitter and Instagram

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING:

“Love Mitch. He’s that greasy guy you go to war with on the front lines. He’s sneaky tough and can put up points,” – Griffins Head Coach Todd Nelson in an interview with Oilers broadcaster Bob Stauffer

WHAT HE’S SAYING:


HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR:

Callahan scores late in the third to give the Griffins a 2-1 series lead over San Jose in the Western Conference Finals

PIC OF THE YEAR:

Callahan celebrates his second Calder Cup Championship