The Winnipeg Jets have swapped backup goaltenders. Winnipeg announced they have recalled Domenic DiVincentiis and reassigned Thomas Milic to the AHL’s Manitoba Moose.
DiVincentiis, 21, has spent the last two years playing with AHL Manitoba. The Bolton, ON native was selected with the 207th overall pick of the 2022 NHL Draft by the Jets, and spent the two years following his draft with the OHL’s North Bay Battalion.
He was relatively successful with the Battalion, particularly in the 2022-23 season. Overall, DiVincentiis finished his OHL career with a 77-26-7 record with a .907 SV% in 117 games. In Manitoba, though it’s largely been in a backup role, he’s managed a 19-19-3 record in 41 games with a .909 SV%.
Meanwhile, Milic heads back to the Moose after debuting in the NHL. Unfortunately, his debut did little to inspire confidence. He finished with one loss in three games with a .871 SV% and 3.46 GAA. In his most recent games against the Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers, Milic allowed four goals on 28 shots.
Regardless, whether it be DiVincentiis or Milic, the Jets are simply attempting to hold down the fort until Connor Hellebuyck returns from injury. Since the reigning MVP exited the lineup in mid-November, Winnipeg has managed a 3-6-1 record while allowing 35 goals on 297 shots (.882 SV%).
