MATHIEU BRODEUR RETURNS TO THUNDER FOR SECOND SEASON

Glens Falls, NY – The Adirondack Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames, announced today that they have signed defenseman Mathieu Brodeur to a standard player contract.

Brodeur, 26, returns to the Thunder for his second season with Adirondack and his seventh overall as a professional. Brodeur led all Thunder defenseman with nine goals during the 201-16 regular season and finished tied with Alber for the team lead in scoring amongst blueliners with 30 points (9-21-30) over 70 games played. The 6-6 blueliner also appeared in all 12 postseason contests with the Thunder and collected three points (2-1-3), with his two goals leading all Adirondack defensemen. Brodeur’s goals both came on the man advantage, tying him for the team lead in power-play goals.

Outside of his time with the Thunder, Brodeur has spent the majority of his career in the American Hockey League, with the San Antonio Rampage, Portland Pirates and Albany Devils. The Montreal, PQ native has skated in 247 career AHL contests, including two last season with Albany, and has amassed 53 total points (12-41-53). Brodeur also spent time during the 2011-12 season with the ECHL’s Las Vegas Wranglers, where he collected an assist and a +2 rating over 52 games played. The defenseman was originally a third round draft pick of the Phoenix Coyotes in 2008, when he was selected 76th overall.

The Thunder kick off their 2016-17 home schedule on Saturday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m. against the Manchester Monarchs. Ticket packages are available now for the 2016-17 season at just $13 per seat, a savings of 34% off of 2015-16 pricing. Call 518-480-3355 x1 and we will customize a deal for you.

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