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Hurricanes Reassign Trikozov, Wolves Reassign Leyh, Velmakin Ahead of Gargoyles Training Camp

Hurricanes Reassign Trikozov, Wolves Reassign Leyh, Velmakin Ahead of Gargoyles Training Camp

GREENSBORO, NC – The Greensboro Gargoyles, proud ECHL affiliate of the defending Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes and the AHL’s Chicago Wolves, announced today that three players have been reassigned ahead of the Gargoyles’ ECHL training camp. The Hurricanes recalled forward Gleb Trikozov and reassigned him to Greensboro. The Wolves also reassigned forward Ethan Leyh and goaltender Yegor Velmakin, adding excitement to a rejuvenated Greensboro roster as the team prepares for franchise’s second season.
Trikozov, 22, was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round, 60th overall, of the 2022 NHL Draft. The 6-foot-1, 192-pound winger from Omsk, Russia, has spent the past two seasons in the AHL with Chicago. In 66 AHL appearances, Trikozov has recorded 14 points (7G, 7A). Before coming to North America, he played three seasons in the VHL while also appearing in three KHL games across two seasons with Avangard Omsk. He suited for the NHL club in their first preseason game against the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, FL on September 20.
Leyh, 22, signed an AHL contract with the Wolves on June 30, 2026, following a standout rookie season. Leyh finished third on the Gargoyles in scoring with 29 points (10G, 19A) during the franchise’s inaugural season. The Anmore, BC, native shined in November, recording 15 points (5G, 10A) in 12 games and earning his first AHL call-up. Leyh made his AHL debut on December 20 against the Iowa Wild and appeared in two games with Chicago during the season.
Velmakin, 23, enters his first season in North America after a strong 2025-26 campaign with Dynamo St. Petersburg in the VHL, where he posted a 2.88 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage. The 6-foot-1, 181-pound netminder from Moskva, Russia, was selected by the Hurricanes in the seventh round of the 2023 NHL Draft. Velmakin appeared in 19 KHL games between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons with Dynamo Minsk. He recorded a 2.09 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage in 12 games for the Belarusian club during the 2024-25 season. Velmakin has also represented Belarus on the international stage.
Season tickets and single-game tickets for the 2026-27 season are on sale now. Opening Weekend is set for Friday and Saturday, October 16-17, when the Gargoyles host the Reading Royals. For more information about season tickets or group outings, call (336) 365-0295 or email info@gargoyleshockey.com.