Goaltender Niklas Treutle has been reassigned to the Arizona Coyote’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Springfield Falcons. The German born Treutle is in his first year of professional hockey in North America, and played in two games with the Coyotes since joining the team on February 16.

In his first game, he replaced goalie Louie Domingue, who had given up four goals in a game against the St. Louis Blues. Treutle only faced four shots, but didn’t allow any goals in relief.

His first NHL start, however, was a different story. Treutle got the nod against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, March 3, but gave up 5 goals on 16 shots. In the NHL, his overall save percentage is 0.750 and his goals against average is 6.00.

It’s pretty clear Treutle needs more time in the AHL to mature. With the Falcons, he has 26 games played, a save percentage of 0.909 and a goals against average of 2.91. He has a 9-11-5 record in the AHL, and has posted two shutouts as well.

To replace him as Domingue’s backup, the Coyotes have recalled Marek Langhamer. The 21-year-old has not yet seen NHL action, but has 13 games for the Falcons, posting a 6-6-1 record, a 0.885 save percentage and a 3.52 goals against average. While Langhamer is likely only called up to be insurance in case of injury, Domingue’s inconsistent play of late means he could make his NHL debut sooner rather than later.

The Coyotes play tonight at home against the Florida Panthers, who are looking to reclaim the Atlantic Division lead.