Blues’ forward Mackenzie MacEachern will undergo season-ending surgery to repair an injury to his right shoulder that he suffered during the Springfield Thunderbirds’ 6-1 win over the Charlotte Checkers on Jan. 27.
MacEachern, 29, has appeared in 34 games for the Thunderbirds this season, posting 19 points (six goals, 13 assists). The Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, native has also recorded an assist in eight games with the Blues. Overall, MacEachern has tallied 20 points (11 goals, nine assists) in 123 career NHL regular-season games.
He was originally drafted by the Blues in the third round, No. 67 overall, of the 2012 NHL Draft.
He is expected to be ready for 2024 training camp in September.
Mick Lite served for 12 years in the military and is now an entrepreneur and photographer. Has worked as the official scorer and social media manager for the River City Rascals, Statistician for the Missouri Monsters and St. Louis Attack arena football teams, and as the Team Photographer and social media consultant for the St. Charles Chill, SLU Hockey, St. Louis Slam, and Gateway Grizzlies.
