DECEMBER 2 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
COLE KOEPKE #45 - LEFT WING - BOSTON BRUINS
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Bruins winger Cole Koepke is holding fast to a productive spot on the fourth line - The Boston Globe Coach Joe Sacco praised the speedy forward for his effectiveness on the forecheck, among other things.
Seals Sunday's win Koepke had an assist and an empty-net goal on his only shot in Sunday's 6-3 win over Montreal. The fourth-line winger also had a block and two hits.
Impact Koepke hit the scoresheet for the first time in 10 games when he intercepted a pass in the neutral zone, lead the rush into the zone and fed Charlie Coyle for Boston's fifth goal. He later put an end to Montreal's eventual uprising with the empty netter. The 26-year-old native of Minnesota has five goals, five assists, 31 shots, six blocks, 49 hits and a plus-9 rating over 25 appearances.
DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Lights lamp Thursday Koepke scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flames.
Impact Koepke ended a five-game point drought with his second-period tally. The 26-year-old started the season in excellent form, but he has predictably cooled off, though he remains firmly in a bottom-six role in the lineup. Koepke has produced four goals, four assists, 23 shots on net, 30 hits and a plus-11 rating over 15 contests, giving him a chance to exceed the 20-point mark for the first time in his career as he finally looks to be an NHL regular.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Scores lone goal in overtime loss Koepke scored a goal on five shots and added two hits in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Utah.
Impact Koepke has scored in back-to-back games, and he's up to three goals and three assists through six outings. The 26-year-old winger remains on the Bruins' fourth line for now, but with some of the team's middle-six forwards struggling early on, he could be due for a promotion. He's added 12 shots on net, a plus-9 rating and 19 hits, offering a bit of physicality and a strong defensive work rate in addition to his surprising success on offense.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Locker Room Raw: Cole Koepke | Boston Bruins Koepke talks following Bruins win @ COL
OCTOBER 17 • NHL.COM
Stays warm with opening goal Koepke scored a goal on four shots, added seven hits and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.
Impact Koepke continues to be one of the best early stories in the league. His first-period tally Wednesday was his second goal and fifth point in five appearances, and his chemistry with Mark Kastelic and John Beecher has made that trio one of the Bruins' best lines early on. Koepke has added 17 hits and a plus-9 rating. He saw 14:00 of ice time Wednesday and could continue to see his role grow if he keeps up the strong play.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Chips in with helper Koepke produced an assist, four hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers.
Impact Koepke has impressed alongside fellow fourth-liners Mark Kastelic and John Beecher early in the year. With four points, a plus-6 rating, 10 hits and three shots on goal, Koepke is proving early on why the Bruins were willing to give him a two-way contract on the first day of free agency. He won't sustain this scoring pace, but with 20 goals and 39 points over 53 AHL regular-season games with Syracuse last year, there is some talent in his style.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
First goal as Bruin Koepke scored a goal on two shots, recorded two assists and had one hit in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Canadiens.
Impact Koepke scored his first as a member of the Bruins when he whacked at a puck that was initially stopped by Cayden Primeau. He also had assists on two goals by linemate Mark Kastelic, as Boston's fourth line made noise in the home opener. Koepke's marker turned out to the be game-winner.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Cole Koepke has opened a lot of eyes during Bruins camp - The Boston Globe A speedy 6-foot-1-inch, 207-pounder, Koepke has flashed a relentless forechecking style, which has endeared him to coach Jim Montgomery.
OCTOBER 1 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Secures two-way deal Koepke signed a one-year, two-way contract with Boston on Monday.
Impact Koepke has played in 26 NHL games for the Lightning over the last two seasons, registering one goal, two assists and 21 shots. The 26-year-old winger is unlikely to break into the Bruins' lineup with any consistency this year and figures to serve primarily as a depth option with AHL Providence.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to minors Koepke was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Monday.
Impact Koepke has played in just nine games at the NHL level this season in which he recorded two assists, 23 hits and nine shots while averaging a mere 6:42 of ice time. While Koepke figures to remain on the shortlist of potential call-ups, he will likely spend the bulk of the season in the minors.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Ascends to top level Koepke was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Impact Koepke played eight games with the Lightning earlier in the season, picking up a pair of assists. He was sent to the minors Dec. 11 and had 10 goals and eight helpers in 25 contests during his recent stay -- giving him 13 goals and 24 points in 36 AHL outings this season.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Dropped to minors Koepke was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Monday.
Impact Koepke has two assists, seven shots on goal and 16 hits in eight outings with the Lightning this season. He also has three goals and three helpers over 11 AHL contests during the 2023-24 campaign. If Steven Stamkos (illness) isn't ready to return Tuesday versus Vancouver, Austin Watson could re-enter the lineup.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lightning left wing Cole Koepke wearing neck guard following the death of Adam Johnson
Cole Koepke was en route to a minor league game with Syracuse of the AHL when he heard from a friend that Adam Johnson had been cut by a skate blade during a hockey game in BritainNOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in NHL Koepke was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Saturday.
Impact Koepke made his NHL debut last season, scoring once in 17 games. He had three goals and three assists in 11 AHL games before his recall. He was recalled as Anthony Cirelli left Thursday's game with an upper-body injury and may not be available Saturday.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Re-signed by Lightning Koepke, who was eligible to become a restricted free agent this summer, inked a one-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
Impact Koepke had a goal in 17 games with the Lightning in 2022-23. He also contributed seven goals and 19 points in 52 contests with AHL Syracuse. The 25-year-old will likely start the 2023-24 campaign in the minors, but he might be summoned during the season as an injury replacement.
JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cole Koepke Scores First Career NHL Goal After Video Catches What Refs Missed
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