Thunder Sign Goaltender Matt Petizian to ATO
April 8, 2023 - ECHL (ECHL)
Adirondack Thunder News Release
GLENS FALLS - The Adirondack Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils and Utica Comets, announced today that the club has signed goaltender Matt Petizian to an amateur tryout contract.
Petizian, 24, finished his fourth season at SUNY Geneseo where he went 14-6-1 with a 1.89 goals-against average, and a .933 save percentage. Overall, the Mississauga, Ontario native played 57 games for SUNY Geneseo with a record of 40-11-2, a 1.82 goals-against average, and a .926 save percentage.
In the 2021-22 season, the 5-foot-10, 175-pound netminder was named to the SUNYAC All-Tournament Team and during the 2019-20 season, Petizian was named SUNYAC Rookie of the Week twice.
The Thunder return to Cool Insuring Arena on Saturday, April 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 16 at 3 p.m. against the Worcester Railers with huge playoff implications. It's Fan Appreciation Weekend with a team photo giveaway on April 15, specialty jerseys both games, and "Jersey Off Our Back" on April 16. Fans can enjoy $4 Bud Light through the end of the first period on Saturday. Get your tickets by visiting the Thunder front office or by calling 518-480-3355.
For more information on ticket packages, call the front office at 518-480-3355 or visit www.ECHLThunder.com/tickets. For all the latest Adirondack Thunder news, follow the team on all social media @ECHLThunder.
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