Ales Stezka - NHL News & Rumors | FOX Sports

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.

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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.

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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.

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