For Flint Firebiards captain Ty Dellandrea, missing the OHL playoffs this season might have been a blessing in disguise.
With no junior league postseason hockey to occupy his time, Dellandrea, the Dallas Stars’ first round draft pick in 2018, recently joined the AHL’s Texas Stars on their push for the playoffs, jumping straight into the lineup.
And despite being just 18 years of age, Dellandrea has instantly made his presence felt.
An assertive two-way center with skill, Dellandrea already looks right at home in the AHL, which is a pretty rare accomplishment for a teenager brand new to the league.