Adirondack Thunder

ECHL: Ivan Chukarov Joins Icemen Roster

The Jacksonville Icemen announced another new face to the team’s roster today. The team announced Tuesday that defenseman Ivan Chukarov had been acquired from the Adirondack Thunder in a trade. Jacksonville did not move any assets in the exchange, instead, Adirondack opted for future considerations – often the rights to sign players in the off-season. […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Bring Back Travis Broughman and Bryce Martin

The Adirondack Thunder announced on Monday that they are bringing back forward Travis Broughman and defenceman Bryce Martin. Broughman joined the Thunder at the end of December after spending the first part of the season in the SPHL with the Roanoke Rail Yard Dogs, where he played in 19 games, putting up eight goals and […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Continue To Bolster Blueline

The Adirondack Thunder continue to bolster their blueline as they’ve added defenceman Ryan Wheeler and are bringing back Matt Stief. Wheeler is a guy who plays on the left side but isn’t going to light up the scoresheet but is going to be a guy who is going to be a pass-first kind of guy. […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Bring Back Vinnie Purpura and Ryan Orgel

The Adirondack Thunder announced on Tuesday that they are bringing back defencemen Ryan Orgel and goaltender Vinnie Purpura for the 2023-24 season. Purpura re-joins the Thunder after appearing in four games with the Thunder last season after he finished his season at Long Island University; with the Thunder, he made four appearances putting up a […]

ECHL: Thunder Add Brendan Less, Bring Back Jozefek

The Adirondack Thunder announced two signings on Thursday evening as they will be bringing back forward Grant Jozefek, and they’ve added defenceman Brendan Less. This now brings the Thunder roster to five, four forwards, and a defencemen. Jozefek was one of the later additions to the Thunder as he joined the team in November and more […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Announce Preseason Games

The Adirondack Thunder and Reading Reading will continue a tradition that has gone on since 2017 (Excluding the 2020 COVID season) of the home and home preseason games between the two clubs. Unlike the NHL, not all teams will play preseason games, but for those who do, it’s a great chance for teams to take […]

Adirondack Thunder Re-Sign Patrick Grasso

The Adirondack Thunder have announced that they have re-signed forward Patrick Grasso for the 2023-24 season. “Our single-season goal-scoring record holder is back,” said head coach Pete MacArthur. “We’re thrilled to have Patrick Grasso return for the upcoming season. He’s a true professional and embodies what it means to be a professional ice hockey player […]

Adirondack Thunder Re-Sign Ryan Smith

The Adirondack Thunder announced that they have re-signed forward Ryan Smith for the 2023-24 season, Smith is the Thunder’s second signing after they signed Yanick Turcotte last week. Smith will be entering his third season with the Thunder as he’s coming off a career year in which he put up 16 goals, and 26 assists […]

Mike Robinson is Headed Overseas

The Adirondack Thunder will be without one of their goaltenders from this season as Mike Robinson is headed over to the EIHL with the Nottingham Panthers in Great Britain the same team that signed Jake Ryczek. Robinson started last season in the SPHL with the Huntsville Havoc, where he played 13 games, putting up a […]

Adirondack Thunder Re-Sign Yannick Turcotte

The Adirondack Thunder announced on Thursday via Facebook Live that they have re-signed forward Yannick Turcotte for the 2023-24 season, “the hope is that he can play 60+ games for us next season,” said head coach Pete MacArthur. Turcotte made his return to hockey last season after playing only two games in the 2020-21 season […]