Eyssimont Named AHL Player of the Month

Providence Bruins forward Mikey Eyssimont earned the American Hockey League's October honor after a league-leading goal total.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Hockey

The American Hockey League named Providence Bruins forward Mikey Eyssimont its Fortune Tires "Expect More" Player of the Month for October. He scored a league-best 10 goals and registered a team-leading 13 points in seven games with Providence during the month.

Why it matters

The award recognizes a strong start for Eyssimont with the Bruins organization, which he joined as a free agent in July 2025. The honor also highlights the scoring output of a Providence roster competing in the AHL.

Eyssimont has 61 goals and 69 assists for 130 points in 236 career AHL games and 33 goals and 41 assists in 269 career NHL games. His October totals are the league's best for the month, though the source does not provide a broader league ranking beyond that.

The players

Mikey Eyssimont

Eyssimont is a forward who previously played college hockey at St. Cloud State University and has appeared in 269 career NHL games.

American Hockey League

The American Hockey League is the top minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League, headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Providence Bruins

The Providence Bruins are the AHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins, based in Providence, Rhode Island.

The details

Eyssimont recorded a hat trick in a 6-2 Providence win over Charlotte on Oct. 10 and added three goals in a 6-1 win over Hershey on Oct. 18. He also scored twice in a 5-2 win over Utica on Oct. 24 and posted a goal and two assists in a 7-6 overtime win at Springfield on Oct. 30. Fortune Tires will contribute $500 to Eyssimont's charity of choice.

July 1, 2025: Eyssimont joined the Bruins organization as a free agent.
Oct. 10, 2026: Eyssimont recorded a hat trick in a 6-2 win over Charlotte.
Oct. 30, 2026: Eyssimont posted a goal and two assists in a 7-6 overtime win at Springfield.
Nov. 2, 2026: The AHL announced Eyssimont as its October Player of the Month.

Season Trajectory

The Fortune Tires "Expect More" award is given monthly by the AHL to one player for his on-ice output. Eyssimont's October honor places him among the league's early-season scoring leaders for the 2026 campaign.

Eyssimont's 13 points in seven October games make him a notable scoring option for fantasy managers tracking AHL rosters. The Providence schedule and his continued production will determine whether his early pace holds.

The takeaway

Eyssimont's October output shows how quickly a player can make an impact after signing as a free agent. Readers following Providence can watch whether his scoring continues through the coming months.