Growlers Re-Sign Defenseman Garrett Johnston
July 16, 2019 - ECHL (ECHL)
Newfoundland Growlers News Release
Newfoundland Growlers defenseman Garrett Johnston
(Newfoundland Growlers)
ST. JOHN'S, NL - The Newfoundland Growlers, Proud affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that they have re-signed defenseman Garrett Johnston to a one-year, ECHL contract.
Johnston, 24, appeared in 39 games last season with the Newfoundland Growlers where he picked up 19 points (4 goals, 17 assists) and recorded 10 penalty minutes. In the Kelly Cup Playoffs, the Winnipeg native skated in 23 games, recording 1 goal and 6 assists.
The 6'2" defenseman started the 2018-19 season with the Birmingham Bulls of the SPHL appearing in 21 games and tallying 12 points before earned a spot on the Newfoundland Growlers blueline and eventually winning the Kelly Cup.
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