Golden Knights' Duke signs pro tryout with AHL's Wolves
The Duke is headed to Chicago.
Reid Duke, the first player to sign with the expansion Vegas Golden Knights, will join the AHL's Chicago Wolves on a professional tryout agreement, the Golden Knights announced Friday.
Duke, 21, signed with the Golden Knights after playing parts of six seasons in the WHL. Duke spent the 2016-17 campaign with the Brandon Wheat Kings, posting 71 points in 59 games.
"We are appreciative of the Wolves organization for affording Reid this opportunity, which will be beneficial for his development as a player," Golden Knights general manager George McPhee said in a statement.
The Wolves are the minor-league affiliate of the St. Louis Blues. The Golden Knights have not yet made an announcement about their own minor-league club.
The team could share an affiliation during its first few seasons, with owner Bill Foley noting the eventual plan is for Vegas to have its own AHL club. Possible locations include Reno, Nev., Fresno, Calif., and Salt Lake City, Utah.