Eric Pohlkamp set for NHL debut with Sharks against Kings
San Jose’s first-time call-up is due to make his NHL debut Wednesday against Los Angeles.
What's newEric Pohlkamp is set to make his NHL debut Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings.
Eric Pohlkamp is set to play his first NHL game for the San Jose Sharks against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, according to NHL.com’s projected lineups. The defenceman was called up Tuesday from the San Jose Barracuda.
General manager Mike Grier announced the recall, Pohlkamp’s first to the Sharks. He has seven assists through his first 10 games with the AHL affiliate, contributing a point in seven of those appearances and sharing the team lead in assists, according to the club.
San Jose selected the Brainerd, Minnesota native in the fifth round of the 2023 NHL Draft, with the 132nd overall pick. Before turning professional, Pohlkamp played college hockey at the University of Denver.