THUNDER SIGN FORWARD ALEX CARRIER

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

Carrier, 25, joins the Thunder for his second season in Adirondack and his fifth overall as a professional. Carrier tied a career high last season with 47 games played and set career highs in all offensive categories, including goals (5), assists (8), and points (13). The 6-3 winger also finished second on the Thunder with 108 penalty minutes. Carrier’s 2015-16 season also included a five-game call up to Albany in the American Hockey League, where he was held scoreless over five games played.

A native of St-Elzear-de-Beauce, PQ, Carrier has appeared with nine teams over his professional career, including six in the ECHL, including the Thunder. Carrier has also spent time with the Elmira Jackals, Orlando Solar Bears, Wheeling Nailers, Wichita Thunder and the now defunct Trenton Thunder. In the 2014-15 season, Carrier played across three leagues as he earned his first career AHL callup with Albany, where he appeared in 13 games. The winger also spent the 2012-13 season overseas in Austria, where he netted three points (2-1-3) over 10 games with Salzberg EC.

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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