Kevin Mandolese
Kevin Mandolese | |||
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Born |
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | August 22, 2000||
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
Weight | 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Catches | Left | ||
NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Ottawa Senators Belleville Senators (AHL) | ||
NHL Draft |
157th overall, 2018 Ottawa Senators | ||
Playing career | 2021–present |
Kevin Mandolese (born August 22, 2000) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Belleville Senators in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Mandolese was drafted in the sixth round, 157th overall, the Senators in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.
Personal life[]
Mandolese was born on August 22, 2000,[1] in Ottawa, Ontario. He was born and raised in Ottawa until his family moved moved when he was six years old.[2] While playing in the QMJHL, Mandolese attended Cape Breton University and majored in business.[3]
Playing career[]
Growing up in Quebec, Mandolese played minor hockey for the Collège Esther-Blondin in the Québec midget AAA league before being drafted by the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).[4] He recorded his first career QMJHL win on October 9, 2016, in a 5–3 win over the Charlottetown Islanders.[5] As a result of his play, he returned to the Screaming Eagles for the 2017–18 season.[6]
During his sophomore season, Mandolese posted a goals-against average of 3.46 and a 884 save percentage. He was also chosen to represent Team Canada internationally at both the Under 17 and Under 18 levels.[7] As a result of his play, Mandolese was ranked 2nd amongst all North American Goaltenders eligible for the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.[8] After being drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Mandolese attended their Rookie Camp before returning to the QMJHL.[7]
Mandolese returned to the Screaming Eagles for the 2019–20 season, his fourth and final season. He experienced a breakout season during the shortened campaign and became the third Screaming Eagles goaltender to play in his 150th regular-season game, behind Marc-André Fleury and Olivier Roy.[9] Mandolese completed the major junior season leading league goaltenders in save percentage and ranking third in goals-against average. As a result, he was named to the QMJHL First Team All-Star and named a finalist for the CHL Goaltender of the Year Award.[10] Mandolese and teammate Egor Sokolov subsequently became the first two Screaming Eagles players to both be named QMJHL First Team All-Stars.[11] On April 13, 2020, Mandolese signed a three year entry-level contract with the Senators, who praised him for being positionally sound, good lateral mobility and adept at reading the play.[12]
Once the league returned for the delayed 2020–21 season, Mandolese was assigned to Senator's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Belleville Senators.[13] After appearing in two games, Mandolese earned his first professional win in a 3–2 victory over the Toronto Marlies at Canadian Tire Centre.[14]
Career statistics[]
Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | OTL | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
2016–17 | Cape Breton Screaming Eagles | QMJHL | 27 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 1,469 | 85 | 0 | 3.47 | .890 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 149 | 12 | 0 | 4.84 | .876 | ||
2017–18 | Cape Breton Screaming Eagles | QMJHL | 37 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 1,769 | 63 | 1 | 3.46 | .884 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 307 | 20 | 0 | 3.91 | .875 | ||
2018–19 | Cape Breton Screaming Eagles | QMJHL | 50 | 29 | 12 | 5 | 2,846 | 136 | 3 | 2.87 | .895 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 688 | 29 | 1 | 2.53 | .916 | ||
2019–20 | Cape Breton Eagles | QMJHL | 37 | 26 | 8 | 1 | 2,115 | 82 | 2 | 2.33 | .925 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2020–21 | Belleville Senators | AHL | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 506 | 34 | 0 | 4.03 | .888 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
AHL totals | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 506 | 34 | 0 | 4.03 | .888 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
References[]
- ^ "Kevin Mandolese". eliteprospects.com. Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ Brennan, Don (June 23, 2018). "Senators continue to add goaltending depth by selecting Kevin Mandolese". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ "The Value of Education: Cape Breton Screaming Eagles". cbu.ca. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ "2016 QMJHL DRAFT RECAP". capebretoneagles.com. June 6, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ "EAGLES WIN 5-3 AS MANDOLESE RECORDS 1ST CAREER QMJHL WIN". capebretoneagles.com. October 9, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ "SCREAMING EAGLES NAME ROSTER FOR 2017-2018 SEASON". capebretoneagles.com. August 31, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ a b "SIX SCREAMING EAGLES ATTENDING NHL ROOKIE CAMPS". capebretoneagles.com. September 8, 2018. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ "2018 NHL CS Final Draft Ranking - NA/Int'l Goaltenders". tsn.ca. April 16, 2018. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ "Cape Breton Eagles' Mandolese plays 150th career regular season game". Saltwire Netowkr. March 9, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ "2019-20 CHL Award Finalists: Goaltender of the Year presented by Vaughn". ontariohockeyleague.com. May 19, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ "Mandolese, Sokolov make Cape Breton Eagles history with first all-star team selections; McCormick named to second all-star team". SaltWire Network. May 22, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ "Senators sign goaltender Kevin Mandolese to entry-level contract". nhl.com. National Hockey League. April 13, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ "Ottawa Senators announce 23-player opening night roster". nhl.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ Fraser, Jeremy (March 20, 2021). "Former Eagle Mandolese collects first career professional win". Saltwire Network. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
External links[]
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com
- 2000 births
- Living people
- Atlanta Gladiators players
- Belleville Senators players
- Canadian ice hockey goaltenders
- Cape Breton Screaming Eagles players
- Ice hockey people from Ontario
- Ottawa Senators draft picks