ECHL: Matt Boudens Heads Overseas

Rich LeBlanc/InsideTheRink

Forward Matt Boudens is heading overseas to join the Dundee Stars (EIHL) after spending six seasons in the ECHL/AHL. Last season, Boudens was limited to just 36 games, where he put up two goals and two assists for four points while spending time with the Cincinnati Cyclones, Worcester Railers, and Fort Wayne Komets. During his time with the Railers, he also spent time behind the bench as an assistant coach for a handful of games. Bouden is the fourth Komet to take the overseas route since the season ended.

Boudens, 31, has spent the majority of his career with the Fort Wayne Komets, where he’s put up 24 goals and 33 assists for 57 points along with 258 PIMS in 134 games. He was the captain of the Komets during the 2021-22 season and would also wear a letter the following season. Bouden won a Kelly Cup with the Komets in 2021 and was named to the ECHL All-Star team in 2024.

The Pembroke, Ontario, native has also seen time with the Savannah Ghost Pirates, Cincinnati Cyclones, and Worcester Railers. He’s put up 33 goals and 48 assists for 81 points along with 446 PIMs in 215 ECHL games. Boudens added six goals and five assists for 11 points along with 88 PIMs in 23 Kelly Cup Playoff Games.

The 5’11”, 194lb forward has also seen time in the AHL with the Chicago Wolves and Henderson Silver Knights. He’s put up six assists in 47 AHL games. All of his assists came as a member of the Silver Knights, including five during the 2021-22 season.

ITR Join Us

Discover more from Inside The Rink

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Armand Klisivitch

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

Leave a Reply

ECHL: Matt Salhany Returns To Adirondack After Five Year Hiatus

The Adirondack Thunder made a splash on Wednesday afternoon as they announced the signing of forward Matt Salhany for the 2025-26 season. In 43 games last season with Marseille (Ligue Magnus), he put up 17 goals and 21 assists for 38 points. He would add two goals and an assist for three points in six […]

Read More

ECHL: Jack O’Leary Re-Signs with Norfolk Admirals

The Norfolk Admirals have announced that they’ve re-signed rookie forward Jack O’Leary for the 2025-26 season. O’Leary, 25, joined Norfolk at the end of the regular season on an ATO before signing a contract with Norfolk once the tryout was over. He had one assist in six games. He would join the Admirals for the […]

Read More

ECHL: Craig Needham Returns to Florida Everblades

The Florida Everblades are bringing back a familiar face down the middle, re-signing forward Craig Needham for the 2025–26 ECHL season. The 26-year-old Medford, Massachusetts native is set to enter his third full year — and fourth ECHL stint overall — with the club, bringing veteran poise, defensive reliability, and a knack for rising to […]

Read More