Kevin Mandolese

Kevin Mandolese (born August 22, 2000) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Belleville Senators in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Mandolese was drafted in the sixth round, 157th overall, by the Senators in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

Kevin Mandolese
Born (2000-08-22) August 22, 2000
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Ottawa Senators
Belleville Senators (AHL)
NHL Draft 157th overall, 2018
Ottawa Senators
Playing career 2021–present

Personal life

Mandolese was born on August 22, 2000,[1] in Ottawa, Ontario. He was raised in Ottawa until his family moved when he was six years old.[2] While playing in the QMJHL, Mandolese attended Cape Breton University and majored in business.[3]

Playing career

Growing up in Quebec, Mandolese played minor hockey for the Collège Esther-Blondin in the Québec midget AAA league before being drafted by the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).[4] He recorded his first career QMJHL win on October 9, 2016, in a 5–3 win over the Charlottetown Islanders.[5] As a result of his play, he returned to the Screaming Eagles for the 2017–18 season.[6]

During his sophomore season, Mandolese posted a goals-against average of 3.46 and a .884 save percentage. He was also chosen to represent Team Canada internationally at both the Under 17 and Under 18 levels.[7] As a result of his play, Mandolese was ranked 2nd amongst all North American Goaltenders eligible for the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.[8] After being drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Mandolese attended their Rookie Camp before returning to the QMJHL.[7]

Mandolese returned to the Screaming Eagles for the 2019–20 season, his fourth and final season. He experienced a breakout season during the shortened campaign and became the third Screaming Eagles goaltender to play in his 150th regular-season game, behind Marc-André Fleury and Olivier Roy.[9] Mandolese completed the major junior season leading league goaltenders in save percentage and ranking third in goals-against average. As a result, he was named to the QMJHL First Team All-Star and named a finalist for the CHL Goaltender of the Year Award.[10] Mandolese and teammate Egor Sokolov subsequently became the first two Screaming Eagles players to both be named QMJHL First Team All-Stars.[11] On April 13, 2020, Mandolese signed a three year entry-level contract with the Senators, who praised him for being positionally sound, good lateral mobility and adept at reading the play.[12]

Once the league returned for the delayed 2020–21 season, Mandolese was assigned to the Senators' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Belleville Senators.[13] After appearing in two games, Mandolese earned his first professional win in a 3–2 victory over the Toronto Marlies at Canadian Tire Centre.[14]

Mandolese started his first NHL game on February 14, 2023, for the Senators facing the New York Islanders on Long Island. He stopped 46 of 48 shots on goal to secure the 3–2 victory in a shoot-out.

Career statistics
Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPWLOTLMINGASOGAASV% GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
2016–17Cape Breton Screaming EaglesQMJHL 2716801,4698503.47.890 3021491204.84.876
2017–18Cape Breton Screaming EaglesQMJHL 37151321,7696313.46.884 5143072003.91.875
2018–19Cape Breton Screaming EaglesQMJHL 50291252,84613632.87.895 11566882912.53.916
2019–20Cape Breton EaglesQMJHL 3726812,1158222.33.925 ————————
2020–21Belleville SenatorsAHL 93605063404.03.888 ————————
2021–22Belleville SenatorsAHL 179508854603.12.901 ————————
2021–22Atlanta GladiatorsECHL 61413591602.68.916 ————————
2022–23Ottawa SenatorsNHL 31201821003.29.916 ————————
2022–23Belleville SenatorsAHL 176831,0075603.33.890 ————————
2022–23Allen AmericansECHL 75104101802.64.927 9454982613.13.914
AHL totals 43181932,39813603.40.893 ————————

References
  1. "Kevin Mandolese". eliteprospects.com. Elite Prospects. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  2. Brennan, Don (June 23, 2018). "Senators continue to add goaltending depth by selecting Kevin Mandolese". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  3. "The Value of Education: Cape Breton Screaming Eagles". cbu.ca. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  4. "2016 QMJHL DRAFT RECAP". capebretoneagles.com. June 6, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  5. "EAGLES WIN 5-3 AS MANDOLESE RECORDS 1ST CAREER QMJHL WIN". capebretoneagles.com. October 9, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  6. "SCREAMING EAGLES NAME ROSTER FOR 2017-2018 SEASON". capebretoneagles.com. August 31, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  7. "SIX SCREAMING EAGLES ATTENDING NHL ROOKIE CAMPS". capebretoneagles.com. September 8, 2018. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  8. "2018 NHL CS Final Draft Ranking - NA/Int'l Goaltenders". tsn.ca. April 16, 2018. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  9. "Cape Breton Eagles' Mandolese plays 150th career regular season game". Saltwire Netowkr. March 9, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  10. "2019-20 CHL Award Finalists: Goaltender of the Year presented by Vaughn". ontariohockeyleague.com. May 19, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  11. "Mandolese, Sokolov make Cape Breton Eagles history with first all-star team selections; McCormick named to second all-star team". SaltWire Network. May 22, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  12. "Senators sign goaltender Kevin Mandolese to entry-level contract". nhl.com. National Hockey League. April 13, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  13. "Ottawa Senators announce 23-player opening night roster". nhl.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  14. Fraser, Jeremy (March 20, 2021). "Former Eagle Mandolese collects first career professional win". Saltwire Network. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
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