WASHINGTON – You’re going to see a lot more of Joel Hofer next season and in the future. The 22-year-old from Winnipeg has been grooming his game for the past couple of years with the Springfield Thunderbirds.
It usually takes goalies a little longer to marinate than forwards or defensemen, but Hofer appears ready for the big leagues.
Called up after Jordan Binnington received a two-game suspension for giving Minnesota’s Ryan Hartman and up-close look at his blocker, Hofer was impressive in the Blues’ 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Friday at Capital One Arena.
