By Brian Schultz
Hours before the NHL is expected to lockout its players, the Winnipeg Jets have assigned 13 of their own to the St. John’s IceCaps.
The players assigned to the affiliate AHL team include Alexander Burmistrov, Chris Carrozzi, Ben Chairot, Patrice Cormier, Jason Gregoire, Carl Klingberg, Julian Melchiori, Eric O’Dell, Will O’Neill, Edward Pasquale, Zach Redmond, Cody Sol and Ivan Telegin.
The Jets also assigned Mark Scheifele to the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League.
