Jake Massie has signed a one-year contract with Barys Astana in the KHL for the 2025-26 season after playing with the Hershey Bears in the AHL. The 28-year-old defender previously won two Calder Cups with the Bears and has a history with teams including the South Carolina Stingrays and Springfield Thunderbirds. Massie missed part of the 2024-25 season due to injury but has shown promising performances. He will join teammate Mike Vecchione and other North Americans on Barys Astana, which has struggled in the KHL recently.
Barys Astana announced the signing of Jake Massie to a one-year contract for the 2025-26 season, making him the latest Hershey Bears player to move overseas.
Massie, a 28-year-old defender, previously won back-to-back Calder Cups with the Bears in 2023 and 2024, contributing to the team's success.
Despite missing much of the 2024-25 season due to injury, Massie recorded four points in the 23 games he played, demonstrating resilience.
Barys Astana finished last in the KHL with a record of 14-47-7 and has not made the playoffs for three consecutive seasons.
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