Jets recall Kristian Vesalainen from the Manitoba Moose

19-year-old had eight points in eight games with the Moose

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By Winnipeg Jets PR
@WpgJetsPR Press Release

WINNIPEG, November 16, 2018 - The Winnipeg Jets announced today they have recalled forward Kristian Vesalainen from the Manitoba Moose.

Vesalainen, 19, played five games with the Jets to start the season, registering one assist in his NHL debut in the Jets season opener on Oct. 4 at St. Louis. He was assigned to the Moose on Oct. 19 and posted eight points (3G, 5A) in eight games, including three goals in his last three games with Manitoba.
Vesalainen was drafted by the Jets in the first round (24th overall) in the 2017 NHL Draft.
Kristian Vesalainen
Wing
Born Jun 1 1999 -- Helsinki, Finland
Height 6.03 -- Weight 207 -- Shoots L

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