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VEGAS (December 28, 2019) - Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, December 28, the following roster transaction: the team has recalled forward Keegan Kolesar from the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves.

Kolesar has appeared in 18 games with the Wolves this season and has recorded six points (0 G, 6 A) to go with 10 penalty minutes. Last year with Chicago, helped the Wolves reach the Calder Cup Final after recording 11 points (6 G, 5 A) to go with 48 penalty minutes in 21 playoff games. During the 2018-19 regular season, the Brandon, Manitoba native finished with 36 points (20 G, 16 A) to go with 90 penalty minutes in 74 games and his 20 goals ranked tied for third on the team.
Kolesar was acquired by the Golden Knights from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a second-round selection (45thoverall) during the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
Keegan Kolesar, Forward
Hometown: Brandon, Manitoba
Height: 6-2
Weight: 227 lbs.
Age: 22
Draft: Selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third round (69th overall) of the 2015 NHL
Entry Draft
Shoots: Right
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