Christensen, Kallen join Knight Monsters

Action photos of Blake Christensen and Nate Kallen

STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Knight Monsters announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward Blake Christensen and defenseman Nate Kallen for the 2024-25 season.

Christensen, 28, most recently played for the Worcester Railers during the 2022-23 season were he collected 23 points (8g-15a) in 35 games. During that same season, Christensen also appeared in four playoff games in Switzerland with HC Thurgau, collecting three points in four games. He has totaled 51 points (26g-25a) in 71 career ECHL contests with Worcester. Christensen also has appeared in 21 American Hockey League games with the Bakersfield Condors, scoring two goals. The Rochester Hills, Michigan resident played four collegiate seasons at American International College where he compiled 119 points (48g-71a) in 142 games.

Kallen, 26, comes to Tahoe after playing last season overseas in Scotland with the Glasglow Clan where he registered 23 points (5g-18a) in 39 games. During the 2022-23 season, Kallen logged 18 points (5g-13a) in 34 appearances with the Maine Mariners. He has posted 40 points (11g-29a) in 87 career ECHL games, all with Maine. Kallen earned an AHL call-up with the Springfield Thunderbirds during the 2021-22 season. The San Diego, California resident played collegiately at Ferris State University from 2016-20.