If you’re the Calgary Flames, the only problem with Andrew Mangiapane is you’ve only got one of him.
Known for how hard he works every shift, Mangiapane also is evolving into one of the club’s best offensive players. His seven goals are second on the team to Johnny Gaudreau (nine). League-wide in February, only Auston Matthews (12) and David Pastrnak (nine) have dented the twine more. He’s been a bright spot in what otherwise has been a pretty dreary Flames season.
Well, good news. Another Mangiapane is on the way.
Or, at least it sure looks that way.
After playing the past two seasons at Denver University, Emilio Pettersen made his pro debut at the Scotiabank Saddledome this week for the temporarily relocated Stockton Heat. The similarities between the 20-year-old Norwegian and the 24-year-old Ontarian are downright eerie.
Five-foot-10? Check.
Left winger? Check.
Left-shot? Check.
