Former Blazers defenseman Montana Onyebuchi has signed a tryout contract with the San Jose Sharks' AHL affiliate (Image Credit: CFJC Today)

By Chad Klassen

AHL TRYOUT

Onyebuchi signs tryout agreement with AHL’s San Jose Barracuda

May 21, 2021 | 3:44 PM

KAMLOOPS — Just a week after concluding his junior hockey career with the Kamloops Blazers, Montana Onyebuchi is already onto bigger and better things.

The 21-year-old defenseman has signed to an amateur tryout agreement with the San Jose Barracuda, the AHL affiliate of the Sharks. The intention, according to general manager, Joe Will, is to sign Onyebuchi to an AHL contract for next season.

The Barracuda also signed Portland Winterhawks defenseman Nick Cicek.

“Both Nick and Montana are big, physical players who have improved their skating significantly over their time in junior,” said Will in a statement released by the team. “They each took leadership roles with their respective teams this season and we look forward to helping them pursue their NHL goals.”

Onyebuchi had two goals and 10 assists, as well as 38 penalty minutes and a plus-four rating, in 20 games during the shortened season inside the B.C. Division hub.

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The Barracuda begin a best-of-three series against the Henderson Silver Knights on Friday night.

— With files from the San Jose Barracuda