Okay, Appleton has been called up, but he hasn’t seen any NHL games yet. After the departure of youngster Kristian Vesalainen, Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff called upon Mason Appleton to join the squad.
Mason Appleton has been unbelievably successful with the Manitoba Moose in this and last season. Appleton managed to score 22 goals and 44 assists for 66 points, leading the team in points and assists. This season has shown improvement, as he’s notched 8 goals and 10 assists for 18 points in only 19 games.
Mason Appleton was a 6th round draft pick, who’s turned out really well so far.