Sheldon Rempal Explained

Sheldon Rempal
Birth Date:7 August 1995
Birth Place:Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:165
Position:Right wing
Shoots:Right
League:KHL
Team:Salavat Yulaev Ufa
Former Teams:Los Angeles Kings
Carolina Hurricanes
Vancouver Canucks
Vegas Golden Knights
Draft:Undrafted
Career Start:2018

Sheldon Rempal (born August 7, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger for Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Prior to turning professional, Rempal played two seasons with Clarkson University where he was named to the NCAA (East) Second All-American Team, NCAA (ECAC) All-Tournament Team, and NCAA (ECAC) First All-Star Team. Rempal has previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Los Angeles Kings, Carolina Hurricanes, Vancouver Canucks, and Vegas Golden Knights.

Playing career

Rempal played three seasons with the Nanaimo Clippers in the British Columbia Hockey League. At the conclusion of the 2015–16 season, he was named to the BCHL 1st Team All-Stars.[1] While playing for the Clippers, Rempal committed to Clarkson University.[2] He concluded his time with the BCHL playing in 167 games from 2013–2016. Rempal played two seasons with Clarkson University while majoring in business.[3] In his freshman year, Rempal was named to the NCAA (ECAC) All-Rookie Team.[4] In his sophomore year, he was named to the NCAA (East) Second All-American Team, NCAA (ECAC) All-Tournament Team, and NCAA (ECAC) First All-Star Team.[3]

As an unrestricted free agent, Rempal signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Los Angeles Kings on March 30, 2018.[5] Rempal attended the Kings training camp prior to the 2018–19 season but was reassigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Ontario Reign, on September 17.[6] Rempal began the 2018–19 season in the AHL, where he recorded eight points in four games, but was recalled to the NHL on October 17.[7] He made his NHL debut the following day on October 18, in a 7–2 loss to the New York Islanders. He played 13:06 minutes of ice time in his debut.[8] Rempal was re-assigned to Ontario Reign on October 27 after playing in three NHL games.[9] On December 3, Rempal was named the AHL Rookie of the Month for November after he collected 12 points in nine games with the Ontario Reign.[10] He was later selected to the Pacific Division All-Stars for the 2019 American Hockey League All-Star Classic.[11]

At the conclusion of his entry-level contract, Rempal as an impending restricted free agent was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Kings and was released to free agency. On October 16, 2020, Rempal was signed to a one-year, two-way, league minimum contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.[12] In the pandemic delayed season, Rempal appeared in three games with the Hurricanes before he was assigned to AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves for the remainder of his contract.

As a free agent from the Hurricanes, Rempal was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Vancouver Canucks on July 28, 2021.[13]

On July 13, 2022, Rempal left the Canucks and was signed to a two-year, two-way contract with the Vegas Golden Knights.[14] After spending all but one game of the 2022–23 season with Vegas' AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights, Rempal was recalled to Vegas on January 18, 2024,[15] after recording a four-goal game for Henderson the day before.[16] Rempal then recorded his first career NHL goal with Vegas on January 23, scoring on the power play against Ilya Sorokin of the New York Islanders.[17] Just three days later against the New York Rangers, Rempal added his second career goal, deflecting a shot from Paul Cotter past Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin.[18]

After the conclusion of his contract with Vegas, Rempal went overseas, signing a one-year contract with Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League on July 2, 2024.[19]

Career statistics

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2013–14Nanaimo ClippersBCHL582228503053140
2014–15Nanaimo ClippersBCHL532924535223751214
2015–16Nanaimo ClippersBCHL5659511108814914238
2016–17Clarkson UniversityECAC3911122314
2017–18Clarkson UniversityECAC3923234634
2018–19Ontario ReignAHL5915254025
2018–19Los Angeles KingsNHL70000
2019–20Ontario ReignAHL564172144
2020–21Carolina HurricanesNHL30000
2020–21Chicago WolvesAHL25410146
2021–22Abbotsford CanucksAHL553336694621120
2021–22Vancouver CanucksNHL10000
2022–23Henderson Silver KnightsAHL7025386350
2022–23Vegas Golden KnightsNHL10000
2023–24Henderson Silver KnightsAHL6327184522
2023–24Vegas Golden KnightsNHL92134
NHL totals212134

Awards and honours

AwardYearRef
BCHL
BCHL 1st Team All-Stars 2016
College
NCAA (ECAC) All-Rookie Team2017
NCAA (East) Second All-American Team2018
NCAA (ECAC) All-Tournament Team2018
NCAA (ECAC) First All-Star Team2018
AHL
Rookie of the Month (November)2018
All-Star Game2019

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2015-16 1ST, 2ND, ROOKIE TEAMS NAMED . bchl.ca . October 18, 2018 . March 19, 2016.
  2. Web site: Cox . Jeff . Pair of Nanaimo Clippers Commit to Clarkson . sbncollegehockey.com . October 18, 2018 . October 29, 2013.
  3. Web site: SHELDON REMPAL . clarksonathletics.com . October 18, 2018.
  4. League Announces Postseason Award Winners . ecachockey.com . October 18, 2018 . March 17, 2017.
  5. Web site: Sheldon Rempal Signs Two-Year Entry-Level Contract with LA Kings . NHL.com . October 18, 2018 . March 30, 2018.
  6. Web site: KINGS ASSIGN THREE TO ONTARIO . ontarioreign.com . October 18, 2018 . September 17, 2018.
  7. Web site: AHL Rookie Scoring Leader Sheldon Rempal Recalled by LA Kings . NHL.com . October 18, 2018 . October 17, 2018.
  8. Web site: Islanders score four in third period, top Kings . TSN.ca . October 19, 2018 . October 19, 2018.
  9. Web site: LA Kings Assign Sheldon Rempal Assigned to Ontario Reign . NHL.com . October 26, 2018 . October 26, 2018.
  10. Web site: Sheldon Rempal Named AHL Rookie of the Month for November . NHL.com . December 4, 2018 . December 4, 2018.
  11. Web site: AHL All-Star rosters filled with NHL first-round picks, call-ups . NHL.com . January 3, 2019 . January 3, 2019.
  12. Web site: Canes sign Bracco, Gust and Rempal to one-year contracts . . October 16, 2020 . October 16, 2020.
  13. Web site: Canucks sign seven players to two-way deals . . July 28, 2021 . July 28, 2021.
  14. Web site: Golden Knights announce roster transactions . . July 13, 2022 . July 13, 2022.
  15. Web site: Golden Knights' Sheldon Rempal: Recalled Thursday . CBS Sports . January 18, 2024 . January 24, 2024.
  16. Web site: Downey . Ciara . Rempal Nets Four-Goal Game, First in HSK History, in 6-4 Win over Firebirds . Henderson Silver Knights . January 17, 2024 . January 24, 2024.
  17. Web site: Rosner . Stefen . Golden Knights hand Islanders 1st loss under Roy . NHL.com . January 23, 2024 . January 24, 2024.
  18. Web site: Rosen . Dan . Marchessault hat trick helps Golden Knights top Rangers, extend point streak to 6 . nhl.com . January 26, 2024 . January 30, 2024.
  19. Web site: Шелдон Ремпал – в «Салавате»! . Sheldon Rempal is in Salavat! . hcsalavat.ru . July 2, 2024 . July 2, 2024 . ru.