Thunder Announce Season-Opening Roster
October 21, 2021 - ECHL (ECHL)
Adirondack Thunder News Release
GLENS FALLS, NY - The Adirondack Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's New Jersey Devils and AHL's Utica Comets, announced their opening night roster for their 2021-22 season. The roster consists of 13 forwards, seven defensemen, and two goaltenders.
Teams are permitted to carry 23 players on their active roster for the first month of the season, not including players listed on injured reserve.
FORWARDS
9 - Colin Long
11 - Shane Harper
12 - Frankie Melton
13 - Jordan Kaplan
16 - Pete MacArthur
17 - Alex Carrier
18 - Sam Laberge
21 - Patrick Grasso
23 - Nick Rivera
27 - Tyler Irvine
28 - Ryan Smith
29 - Robbie Payne
37 - Nick DeVito
DEFENSEMEN
3 - Ivan Chukarov
6 - Jake Hamilton
8 - Blake Thompson
19 - Jake Ryczek
20 - Joe Masonius
25 - Chris Lijdsman
77 - Jimmy Mazza
GOALIES
1 - Alex Sakellaropoulos
35 - Brandon Kasel
The Thunder also named their leadership group for the 2021-22 season. Pete MacArthur has been named captain, with Shane Harper and Blake Thompson serving as assistant captains at home. On the road, the "A" will be worn by Alex Carrier and Sam Laberge.
OPENING NIGHT: Limited tickets are available to the Adirondack Thunder's home opener this Saturday vs. Newfoundland. The first 1,000 kids 14 and under will receive a FREE youth jersey, courtesy of Glens Falls Hospital. Get your tickets HERE or by calling (518) 480-3355. The puck drops at Cool Insuring Arena at 7pm.
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