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Halifax Ascendants

S26HAL23 PRO · 16 FARM · 20 prospects

Team OVR: 69
PRO Avg.: 69
Attack: 72
Defense: 67
Goaltending: 69

PRO Avg. Age: 30.4 y/oPRO Balance: Needs attentionFARM Balance: Critical

Projected lineup: 12F · 6D · 1G · 4 scratched

Organization

Players to Watch

PRO
Pavel Cernak
Impact player capable of carrying the team
86
POT 88
PRO
Tomas Jagr
Impact player capable of carrying the team
82
POT 93
FARM
Mathias Moen
Young player with high upside (+22 between OVR and potential)
62
POT 84
FARM
Ethan White
Young player with high upside (+10 between OVR and potential)
66
POT 76
FARM
Marc Wagner
Young player with high upside (+24 between OVR and potential)
53
POT 77

Recent Transactions

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Drafted
Repêchage: Fabian Brunner
Fabian Brunner est repêché par Halifax Ascendants au 4e tour, 91e au total, en saison 26.
S26
Drafted
Repêchage: Caleb Miller
Caleb Miller est repêché par Halifax Ascendants au 3e tour, 67e au total, en saison 26.
S26
Drafted
Repêchage: Mitchell Mitchell
Mitchell Mitchell est repêché par Halifax Ascendants au 2e tour, 43e au total, en saison 26.
S26
Drafted
Repêchage: Brady Sutherland
Brady Sutherland est repêché par Halifax Ascendants au 1e tour, 19e au total, en saison 26.
S26
Assigned
Assignation: Cole Murray
Halifax Ascendants assigne Cole Murray au club ferme.
S25

Franchise Records

The organization's best marks across its completed seasons.

Most wins: 34W
Most points: 68PTS
Fewest regulation losses: 12L
Best offense: 206GF
Best defense: 114GA
Best goal differential: +44DIFF

Last Season · S25

2050

Record: 24-18-4
Points: 52
Goals: 186-174
Diff.: +12

Goalies Used
Goalies Used	GP	W	L	OTL	GAA	SV%	SO
Sébastien Perron (retired)	23	14	5	4	3.87	.870	2
Vincent Gustafsson (retired)	23	10	9	4	3.70	.875	2

Head Coach

Offensive Architect

Sergei Volkov

65 y/o

Reputation: 94
Seasons: 25
Wins: 606
Titles: 2

Strength: Creative offensive systemWeakness: Sometimes porous defense

Sergei Volkov is recognized as a offensive architect. His creative system unlocks the offensive potential of the Halifax Ascendants. He has won 2 championships in his career.

Sergei Volkov's career profile →Coaching History →

General Manager

Opportunist

Kimmo Laakso

47 y/o

Reputation: 60
Seasons: 10
Titles: 0
Patience: 36

Kimmo Laakso is recognized as a opportunist. At the helm of Halifax for 10 seasons, he takes advantage of other teams' surpluses to improve his lineup. He is known for a big appetite for trades.

Kimmo Laakso's career profile →General Manager History →

Franchise Memory

Transition Era

Historic Franchise · Playoff-Cursed · Playoff Team · Offensive Force · Youth Developer · Loyal to Its Core

The postseason remains the real test for Halifax Ascendants. Despite 1 final played, the franchise hasn't yet managed to turn its competitiveness into a title.

Iconic Players

Notable Moments

S1
Regular Season
Ascendants's First Season
Halifax Ascendants plays its first season in the league.
S1
Regular Season
Ascendants's Record Season
Halifax Ascendants posts its best season with 68 points.
S1
Playoffs
★ Ascendants's First Title
Halifax Ascendants wins its first championship.
S7
Preseason
Philippe Fortin Joins Ascendants
Philippe Fortin begins his run with Halifax Ascendants.
S13
Playoffs
★ Ascendants: Champions Again
Halifax Ascendants lifts the trophy again.
S15
Playoffs
Ascendants Runners-Up
Halifax Ascendants reaches the Grand Final but falls short.
S15
Hall of Fame
Brandon Carter in the Hall of Fame
Brandon Carter, a former Ascendants figure, is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
S18
Retirements
Shane Graham Retires
Shane Graham retires after 18 seasons with Halifax Ascendants.
S20
Retirements
Connor Martin Retires
Connor Martin retires after 20 seasons with Halifax Ascendants.
S23
Retirements
Philippe Fortin Retires
Philippe Fortin retires after 17 seasons with Halifax Ascendants.
S24
Regular Season
A Difficult Season for Ascendants
Halifax Ascendants goes through one of its worst seasons with only 38 points.