Thunder Sign Defenseman Mike Van Unen
March 18, 2024 - ECHL (ECHL)
Adirondack Thunder News Release
Defenseman Mike Van Unen with Northern Michigan University
(Adirondack Thunder)
GLENS FALLS - The Adirondack Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils and Utica Comets, have announced that the club has signed defenseman Mike Van Unen to a standard player contract.
Van Unen, 25, finished his fifth season at Northern Michigan University and recorded four points in 17 games on the blue line. In 150 games with Northern Michigan University, the Kamploops, British Columbia native recorded nine goals and 28 assists for 37 points and 181 minutes in penalties. Van Unen also finished his collegiate career with over 300 blocked shots.
Prior to his collegiate career, the 6-foot-1, 185-pound left-shooting defenseman played three years in the British Columbia Hockey League for the Merritt Centennials and had 46 points (7 goals, 39 assists) in 145 games.
The Thunder return home for four home games March 20 through March 24. Wednesday, the Thunder host Worcester before a three-in-three against second-place Norfolk. Fans can enjoy drink special March 22 and 23 and Sunday, March 24 is a 3 p.m. puck drop and FREE postgame skate with Thunder players!
Season tickets for the 2024-25 season are on sale now! For more information on ticket packages, call the front office at 518-480-3355 or visit HERE. For all the latest Adirondack Thunder news, follow the team on all social media @ECHLThunder.
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