The Vegas Golden Knights announced two two-year entry-level contracts shortly after last night’s game against the New Jersey Devils. The first player signed was forward Braeden Bowman, who had been playing on an AHL contract with the Henderson Silver Knights.
Bowman joined the Silver Knights out of training camp after four years with the OHL’s Guelph Storm. He had always shown a knack for putting the puck in the net, scoring 27 goals and 10 assists through his first two years with the Storm.
Like many quality goal-scorers at the OHL level, Bowman reached beyond a point-per-game average during his junior and senior seasons. The Kitchener, Ontario native scored 70 goals and 73 assists in 122 games, finishing second on the team in scoring in back-to-back campaigns. Unfortunately, Bowman’s production in Guelph never earned him a draft selection at the NHL level.
Still, his professional career has gotten off to a positive start. He’s scored 12 goals and 30 points in 52 games with AHL Henderson- good for third on the team in scoring.
Unless the Silver Knights go on an unprecedented win streak to end the 2024-25 season, Bowman will have to wait another year to compete for the Calder Cup. Henderson occupies last place in the AHL’s Pacific Division with a 22-30-3-0 record and 17 games remaining.