ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Add Experience With Tyson Fawcett

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The Adirondack Thunder announced that they’ve signed forward Tyson Fawcett for the 2025-26 season. Fawcett, 32, had eight goals and 10 assists for 18 points in 71 games last year with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Fawcett will join former teammate Brannon McManus in Adirondack. McManus was acquired by the Thunder at the Future Consideration Trade Deadline. He is the ninth forward and 12th player signed by Adirondack for the 2025-26 season. The last two signings for the Thunder have filled a big hole, experience-wise, heading into next season.

Tyson Fawcett has spent seven years in the ECHL with the Brampton Beast, Evansville Icemen, Elmira Jackals, Tulsa Oilers, Fort Wayne Komets, Jacksonville Icemen, Reading Royals, Atlanta Gladiators, and Greenville Swamp Rabbits. He’s put up 73 goals and 93 assists for 166 points in 439 games.

Fawcett also spent four years playing in the EIHL with the Manchester Storm from 2019-2023. In 168 games with the Storm, he put up 41 goals and 47 assists for 88 points. He would add eight goals and 10 assists for 18 points in 27 EIHL Cup games.

Fawcett’s OHL Career

Prior to going pro, the Barrie, Ontario, native spent two seasons in the OHL with his hometown Barrie Colts. In 130 games, he put up 35 goals and 40 assists for 75 points.  He would add three goals and 12 assists for 15 points in 31 playoff games. During the 2013-14 season, he finished second in goals (26) while also wearing an “A” for the Barrie Colts.

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Armand Klisivitch

Inside The Rink ECHL Manager | Senior Editor Credentialed Reporter for the Adirondack Thunder & Worcester Railers.

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