Gage Goncalves, forward for the AHL's Syracuse Crunch, has been called up by the Tampa Bay Lightning, also known as #Bolts, ahead of their home game against New Jersey. Named an AHL All-Star yesterday, Goncalves leads the Crunch with 30 points (7 goals, 23 assists) in 33 games this season, and he also tops the team with 10 power-play assists. Goncalves participated in the #Bolts morning skate, where he was included in the lineups, indicating a strong possibility of his NHL debut tonight. The team gave him post-skate stick taps, a sign of support and a likely nod to his upcoming first game.
Post-skate stick taps for Gage Goncalves in the middle of the stretch circle. Definitely looks like he will be making his #NHL debut tonight. #GoBolts https://t.co/ydOKdSbD6r
Quick stick taps for Gage Goncalves as the morning skate wraps up, expect he’ll make his NHL debut tonight for #GoBolts https://t.co/4T2oA4Tt4d
Gage Goncalves on the ice for today’s #GoBolts morning skate and it appears as though he will make his #NHL debut against NJ. https://t.co/2kMJDZgaAT
Looking like there’s a good chance Gage Goncalves makes his NHL debut tonight. Morning skate lines and D-pairings: Stamkos-Point -Kucherov Hagel-Cirelli-Paul Goncalves-Motte-Sheary Watson-Glendening-Eyssimont ABB Hedman-Raddysh de Haan-Cernak Lilleberg-Perbix Myers
Gage Goncalves is here skating with the #Bolts ahead of their game tonight
.@SyracuseCrunch forward Gage Goncalves, named an AHL All-Star yesterday, has been called up to @TBLightning. He leads the Crunch in assists (23), power-play assists (10) and points (30) through 33 games played this season.
#GoBolts have recalled forward Gage Goncalves from AHL Syracuse before tonight’s home game against New Jersey. Goncalves leads Crunch in assists (23), power-play assists (10) and points (30) through 33 games this season.
Ahead of tonight’s game against New Jersey, #GoBolts have recalled Gage Goncalves, who yesterday was named to the AHL All Star Game #TBLightning
Not a bad couple days for Gage Goncalves. Named an AHL All-Star yesterday, called up by the #Bolts today. He leads Syracuse with 30 points (7-23–30) in 33 games this season. https://t.co/Hh9ZQO7Hf0