Goaltender Anson Thornton Reassigned to Grizzlies
ECHL Utah Grizzlies

Goaltender Anson Thornton Reassigned to Grizzlies

Published on February 4, 2026 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


Salt Lake City, Utah - Goaltender Anson Thornton has been reassigned to the Utah Grizzlies from the AHL's Tucson Roadrunners by the NHL's Utah Mammoth.

Thornton is in the final season of a three-year NHL Entry contract with the Utah Mammoth. Thornton signed with the Arizona Coyotes on October 11, 2021.

Thornton appeared in 31 games with the Allen Americans during the 2024-25 season. He split time during the 2023-24 season with the AHL's Tucson Roadrunners (4 games, 2-1 record) and the ECHL's Reading Royals (9 games).

Thornton will wear number 29 for the Grizzlies, who are home vs Idaho on February 10 and Bloomington on February 13-14, 16. Tickets for every Grizzlies home game are available at utahgrizzlies.com or by calling (801) 988-8000.

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