Former Notre Dame forward Alex Steeves to make NHL debut
After no former Notre Dame player made an NHL debut last season, there was nowhere to go but up in 2021-22. This season already is an improvement because Alex Steeves has been recalled by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Steeves was placed on the fourth line during the morning skate that was held ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets:
Leafs lines at skate
Bunting – Matthews – Simmonds
Kerfoot – Tavares – Nylander
Ritchie – Kampf – Kase
Clifford – Engvall – Steeves
Spezza, Mikheyev @TSN_Edge— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) December 7, 2021
Steeves made his professional debut earlier this season with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. He scored 12 points in 12 games, which gave the Leafs reason to send for him. All of this has come only months after he wrapped up a three-year career with the Irish. During his 104 career games with the Irish, he accumulated 69 points, including 33 goals. After last season, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Leafs.
Steeves earned many honors with the Irish, including team MVP, an All-Big Ten selection and two Academic All-Big Ten selections.
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Former Notre Dame players on NHL rosters to begin 2021-22 season
