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Returned to minors Stezka was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday, per Sound of Hockey.

Impact Stezka's demotion comes after Joey Daccord (upper body) was activated off injured reserve Tuesday. During his stint in the NHL, the 28-year-old Stezka failed to make his NHL debut, instead returning to the Firebirds for whom he is 6-9-3 with a 2.94 GAA in 18 appearances this season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors The Kraken recalled Stezka from AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.

Impact There is no word that either Joey Daccord or Philipp Grubauer are hurt. Stezka is 6-9-3 with a 2.94 GAA and a .906 save percentage in 18 AHL contests this season.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minors Stezka was sent to AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

Impact Stezka didn't play for Seattle during his NHL stint. He was up with the Kraken because Philipp Grubauer has been dealing with an undisclosed injury. Stezka's demotion might be a predecessor to Grubauer returning for Thursday's tilt versus Chicago, but it's also possible that Stezka will simply be recalled before the game.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled on Monday Stezka was brought up from AHL Coachella Valley on an emergency basis Monday.

Impact Stezka will likely serve as Joey Daccord's backup for Tuesday's home matchup against Columbus if Philipp Grubauer (undisclosed) isn't ready to go. Stezka has posted a 2-5-0 record, .894 save percentage and 3.37 GAA with the Firebirds this season. The 2015 fourth-round pick by Minnesota has never made an appearance in the NHL.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Stezka was moved to AHL Coachella Valley on Saturday.

Impact Stezka served as the backup goaltender in Seattle's 4-3 overtime win over Vegas on Friday because Philipp Grubauer was unavailable due to an undisclosed injury he suffered during an accident at home. The Kraken aren't scheduled to play again until Tuesday's tilt against Columbus, so Stezka can still be recalled before that date if it turns out Grubauer needs to miss additional time. The 27-year-old Stezka has a 3.61 GAA and an .881 save percentage in six outings with Coachella Valley this season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Thursday Stezka was called up from AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday.

Impact Philipp Grubauer is dealing with a minor injury after an accident at his home, so Stezka will fill in as backup in the short term. Stezka has struggled in the AHL this season, going 1-5-0 with a 3.61 GAA and an .881 save percentage over six games.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Stezka was waived by the Kraken on Tuesday for the purpose of being assigned to AHL Coachella Valley.

Impact Stezka could be the first goaltender recalled from Coachella Valley if one of Joey Daccord or Philipp Grubauer were to miss time. Stezka performed admirably for the Firebirds in 2023-24, going 18-6-2 with a 2.48 GAA and a .914 save percentage in 27 regular-season appearances. The 27-year-old has yet to make an appearance in the NHL.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-way deal Stezka signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Kraken on Sunday.

Impact Stezka made his AHL debut last season after coming over from the Czech league. He posted an impressive 2.48 GAA and .914 save percentage during 27 regular-season appearances. The 27-year-old will likely spend most of the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Coachella Valley.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE