Niku Assigned to Moose
By: Manitoba Moose Staff | Published: October 1st 2019
The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club announced today the team has reassigned defenceman Sami Niku to the Moose.
Niku, 22, has appeared in 96 AHL games with Manitoba since the 2017-18 season. Last season, Niku split time between the Moose and Jets, recording four points (1G, 3A) in 30 NHL games and 12 points (3G, 9A) in 20 AHL contests. During the 2017-18 campaign, Niku was named the AHL's Outstanding Defenceman and was a member of both the AHL First All-Star Team and All-Rookie Team, while recording 54 points (16G, 38A).
The Moose head to Texas to drop the puck on the 2019-20 Regular Season this weekend. The campaign begins with a matchup against the San Antonio Rampage on Friday, before the Moose head to Austin to face the Texas Stars on Saturday. Tune in to both games on moosehockey.com/listenlive and the Moose App starting 15 minutes before puck drop. Catch Saturday's game joined in progress on TSN 1290.
The Moose open their home schedule on Friday, Oct. 11 when they host the Toronto Marlies. For more information about Season Seats, Mini Packs, 10-Ticket Flex Packs or to purchase single-game tickets, visit moosehockey.com/tickets.
