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PHN’s Best Shots from 2022 Rookie Faceoff – Sharks vs Kings

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The 2022 Rookie Faceoff, presented by Visit San Jose, at Tech CU Arena and Sharks Ice at San Jose came to a final close Monday afternoon with a matchup between the Kings and Sharks.

The 3-day tournament featured rookies from the San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche, Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights culminating Monday afternoon.  Each team played three games, each consisting of three 20-minute regulation periods, followed by a five-minute, three-on-three overtime and shootout, when necessary.

A PHN photographer was on hand and shared these great shots from the Sharks vs Kings match.

Akil Thomas (41) attempts a backhand shot on Sharks goalie Benjamin Gaudreau
Akil Thomas (41) attempts a backhand shot on Sharks goalie Benjamin Gaudreau – Photo by Jack Lima
Marc Lajoie looks to move the puck up ice
Marc Lajoie looks to move the puck up ice – Photo by Jack Lima
Marc Lajoie (71) and Mitchell Russell (64) fight for position
Marc Lajoie (71) and Mitchell Russell (64) fight for position – Photo by Jack Lima
Landon Kosior (63) looks to control the puck as Ozzy Wiesblatt (89) applies pressure
Landon Kosior (63) looks to control the puck as Ozzy Wiesblatt (89) applies pressure – Photo by Jack Lima
Kings Kaleb Lawrence (Left) scapes with Sharks Artem Guryev (82) and Dillon Hamaliuk (58)
Kings Kaleb Lawrence (Left) scraps with Sharks Artem Guryev (82) and Dillon Hamaliuk (58) – Photo by Jack Lima
Josh Lawrence moves the puck up ice
Josh Lawrence moves the puck up the ice – Photo by Jack Lima
James Stefan (60) splits defencemen Samuel Mayer (96) and Mitchell Smith (95)
James Stefan (60) splits defensemen Samuel Mayer (96) and Mitchell Smith (95) – Photo by Jack Lima
James Stefan (60) shoots and scores past Sharks goalie Benjamin Gaudreau
James Stefan’s (60) shot scores against Sharks goalie Benjamin Gaudreau – Photo by Jack Lima
Artemi Kniazev draws a holding penalty
Artemi Kniazev draws a holding penalty – Photo by Jack Lima
Artem Guryev (82) jumps over Kings goalie Jacob Ingham chasing the puck
Artem Guryev (82) jumps over Kings goalie Jacob Ingham while chasing the puck – Photo by Jack Lima