The Anaheim Ducks announced on Oct. 31, 2026 that veteran goaltender Laurent Brossoit has been recalled from their AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls.
Key points
- Laurent Brossoit has been recalled to the Anaheim Ducks after a brief stint with the San Diego Gulls.
- The Gulls have brought back Coulson Pitre and Tomas Suchanek from the Tulsa Oilers to reinforce their roster.
- Brossoit brings a recent Stanley Cup championship and a rare AHL goal‑scoring moment to the Ducks.
- Both Pitre and Suchanek have demonstrated solid production in the AHL and ECHL, respectively.
The NHL club confirmed that Laurent Brossoit, 33, was recalled from the Gulls, where he posted a 2‑4‑0 record, a 2.56 goals‑against average and a .910 save percentage in six games this season.
Brossoit, who is under a one‑year contract through the 2026‑27 season, appeared in his 200th career AHL game on Oct. 21 against Coachella Valley and previously helped the Vegas Golden Knights capture the Stanley Cup in 2022‑23, recording a 5‑2 record in eight postseason games.
Brossoit returns to the NHL club
In parallel, the Gulls have recalled right wing Coulson Pitre, 21, who logged two points in three games with the Tulsa Oilers, and goaltender Tomas Suchanek, 23, who posted a 1‑1‑0 record in two Tulsa appearances this season.
Brossoit’s NHL résumé includes 141 games (119 starts) with a 64‑47‑13 record, six shutouts, a 2.66 GAA and a .910 save percentage across stints with Edmonton, Winnipeg, Vegas and San Jose, and he became the 25th AHL goaltender ever to score a goal on Dec. 12, 2025 while with Rockford.
Gulls recall Pitre and Suchanek from Tulsa
Pitre, a Newmarket, Ontario native, has recorded 86 AHL points for the Gulls and was named to the OHL First All‑Rookie Team in 2021‑22, while Suchanek, a Prerov, Czechia native, earned a silver medal with Czechia at the 2023 World Junior Championship, posting a 1.38 GAA and .938 save percentage.
Reader questions
What does a recall mean for a player like Laurent Brossoit?
A recall means the NHL club has summoned the player from its AHL affiliate, making him eligible to join the Ducks’ active roster.
How many NHL games has Brossoit played?
Brossoit has appeared in 141 NHL games (119 starts) with a 64‑47‑13 record, six shutouts, a 2.66 GAA and a .910 save percentage.
When did Brossoit become the 25th AHL goalie to score a goal?
He scored the goal on Dec. 12, 2025 while playing for the Rockford IceHogs against Milwaukee.
Source: sandiegogulls.com
