CHL to NHL: Winterhawks d-man Alscher plays first game with Panthers
Former Portland Winterhawks defenceman Marek Alscher made his NHL debut Thursday night with the Florida Panthers. In a 5-1 loss to Ottawa, Alscher played 19:28, recorded two shots, one hit and one block. In three seasons from 2021-24, the Czechia native made 178 appearances with Portland and tallied 66 points (22 goals). He was the 21st overall pick in the 2021 CHL Import Draft. Internationally, the 22-year-old won a bronze medal with Czechia at the 2024 World Juniors. As a pro, he made 104 appearances for the AHL's Charlotte Checkers before his NHL debut. Florida selected Alscher 93rd overall in...
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