PROSPECTS: Basse Records Third Shutout, Gajan Leads USHL Goaltending 

As Chicago Blackhawks’ prospects continue to find their groove with their respective teams, the prospective netminders in Dominic Basse and Adam Gajan shine in their latest contests for their collegiate and USHL teams.

COLLEGE

In St. Cloud State’s win over Western Michigan on Saturday night, Dominic Basse earned his third shutout of the season and sixth in his NCAA career. The senior netminder won five games out of his last six starts with the team and holds a 6-3-0 record and a .915 save percentage.

Landon Slaggert continues to find his name on the scoring sheet as he recorded his first three assists of the season in Notre Dame’s 3-0 win against Ohio State this past weekend. The three points produced a season high for the captain of the Fighting Irish and currently ranked first among the team in points (11) and goals (8). 

Over with the Michigan Wolverines, Frank Nazar continues to find his style in his sophomore season. The forward scored nine points (3G, 3A) in his last five games with three multi-point efforts. He currently ranks sixth on Michigan in points (13) and tied for second in goals (6).

JUNIORS 

Adam Gajan continues to produce strong wins as he leads the USHL goalies with nine wins this season. This season he holds a 9-3-1-0 record, a 2.84 GAA and .917 save percentage in his first official season with the Green Bay Gamblers. 

In the OHL, Paul Ludwinski extended his nine-game point streak with six goals and eight assists. The forward scored a season-high three assists in the Kingston Frontenacs’ 5-3 win over the Sarnia Sting. 

After he snapped his point streak, Gavin Hayes found the back of the net this past weekend to increase his season stats. The Michigan native produced a point in 13 of his last 14 games and ranked third in points (18) and first in goals (11) on the Flint Firebirds. 

This past Sunday, Nick Lardis notched a two-goal night to add to his recent offensive spark. The 2023 draft pick scored in 10 of his last 11 games with eight goals and four assists. Among the Brantford Bulldogs, he ranks second in points (16) and first in goals (12).

ROCKFORD

Since his return to the Rockford IceHogs, Cole Guttman continues to add to the offense. In his first eight games in the AHL this season, he scored two goals and four assists. 

After he rejoined the team, Colton Dach recorded his second assist to now have two points in five games.