Defenseman Jeremie Biakabutuka skated in his first season with the Griffins and collected two penalty minutes in three games, making his professional debut on April 10 at the Cleveland Monsters. He also added 42 points (17-25—42) and 53 penalty minutes in 56 regular-season games with the Charlottetown Islanders in the QMJHL.

Regular Season Stat Line

3 GP, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points, +0 rating, 2 PIM with GRG
56 GP, 17 goals, 25 assists, 42 points, -8 rating, 53 PIM with CHA

Postseason Stat Line

4 GP, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points, -2 rating, 4 PIM with CHA

Contract Status

Unrestricted Free Agent

By the Numbers

10 – He made his pro debut with the Griffins on April 10 at the Cleveland Monsters, recording two shots on goal in a 2-1 defeat.

42 – He posted a career-high 42 points (17-25—42) in 56 regular-season games with the Charlottetown Islanders.

17 – His 17 goals ranked third in the QMJHL among defensemen.

3 – He ranked among the Charlottetown leaders in goals (3rd), assists (2nd) and points (3rd).

9 – Totaled nine multi-point outings in the QMJHL, including two games with three points.

5 – He showed five goals in the opening five games of the QMJHL campaign and eight points (5-3—8) in the first six games.

2 – Tallied two goals in the season opener on Oct. 13 at the Cape Breton Eagles.

3 – Amassed a season-high three-game goal streak (3-0—3) from Oct. 16-Nov. 2. He also registered a three-game assist streak on three occasions from Dec. 3-11, Dec. 17-30 and Jan. 27-Feb. 5.

4 – Enjoyed a four-game point steak from Oct. 16-Nov. 3 (3-2—5) and Dec. 17-31 (2-3—5).

Newsworthy

The Daily: Biakabutuka Has GR Debut; What's Up For Lombardi? (detroithockeynow.com)

Grand Rapids Griffins Sign Biakabutuka to ATO (detroithockeynow.com)

Photo at top by Nicolas Carrillo/Griffins