The Seattle Kraken AHL affiliate team, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, have a few rookies that have shined bright during the playoffs. As they make their way to the Western Conference Finals, Ville Ottavainen, Jacob Melanson, and Luke Henman are names you want to look out for.
Ville Ottavainen is a rookie defenseman that has earned his keep in the playoffs. During Sunday's victory over the Ontario Reign, the AHL newcomer earned his first playoff assist on Kole Lind's icebreaker goal early in the second period.