Pyotr Kochetkov Scores a Goal then Secures Back-to-Back Ejections

It was quite the week for Carolina Hurricanes goaltending prospect Pyotr Kochetkov. First, 'Koochie' scored a shorthanded goal in the front half of the Chicago Wolves' back-to-back against the Manitoba Moose.

The goal was great, but his wild-man celebration stole the show:

KOCHETKOV GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! pic.twitter.com/OfrAkiFQDL— Chicago Wolves (@Chicago_Wolves) March 4, 2023

Kochetkov was later kicked out of that game for a misconduct penalty after earning a slashing penalty. A huge scrum broke out, and ultimately 73 PIMs were dished out. The guy just gets in the mix.

In the latter half of the back-to-back, Kochetkov was back in the saddle, getting ejected toward the end of the game after surrendering 4 goals on 27 shots. He was visibly frustrated.

What a WILD week for Canes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov in the AHL 😱

-Scored a goalie goal
-Ejected for fighting after scoring the goal
-Ejected the next night for trying to fight again pic.twitter.com/9lXZEjjmNx— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) March 6, 2023

Earlier in the season, St. Louis Blues head coach Craig Berube chastised his goaltender, Jordan Binnington, for his antics. The caveat there is, Binnington wasn't playing well - at all.

But that scenario begs the question: would you prefer a quieter, more introverted goalie or a more extroverted, loquacious type like Kochetkov?

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