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Yakemchuk making headlines after NHL debut

March 25, 2026

Senators defenceman Carter Yakemchuk is making waves and headlines after notching two points in his National Hockey League debut with the Ottawa Senators.

The 20-year-old, who has 36 points (10 goals, 26 assists) in 50 American Hockey League games with Belleville this season, picked up his first assist (a cheeky, between-the-legs, no-look pass across the blue line to Tim Stutzle) and his first goal (a trademark wrist shot from the right point), in a win for the NHL Senators at Detroit this week, and that’s got the beat reporters buzzing.

From local outlets like Quinte News to national media like The Athletic, Sportsnet, TSN and more, Yakemchuk’s name has been all over the headlines since Tuesday evening. Check out some of the stories from around the media landscape highlighting Yak’s impressive debut. Note that a subscription may be required to read some full articles.

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Tickets to remaining home games 2025-26 home games are now on sale via Ticketmaster or at the Belleville Sens Box Office located inside the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre. Details on season seat membershipsflex packspremium seating, the Business Edge program, and more can be found by visiting the Belleville Sens Website

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