Glens Falls, NY – The Adirondack Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils, announced today that it has signed forward Alexandre Carrier to a standard player contract for the 2018-2019 season.
Carrier comes to the Thunder after splitting his playing time last season between the Atlanta Gladiators and Allen Americans. The 27-year old finished the 2017-2018 season with 12 points (3g-9a) in 59 games played while adding 90 combined penalty minutes. Over the course of his ECHL career, Carrier has seen action for eight different franchises, totaling 46 points (12g-34a) and 422 PIM in 230 games.
The St-Elzear, QC enjoyed his most successful year during his first stint with Adirondack during the 2015-2016 season when he posted 13 points (5g-8a) and 108 PIM in 47 games. Carrier will join the rest of the Thunder when they return to Glens Falls for the home opener on Saturday evening.
In a corresponding move, defenseman Michael Sdao has been placed on injured reserve.
The Thunder will return home after the game tonight for it’s home opener on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. against the Brampton Beast. Tickets are still available with the Stewart’s Four Pack. Visit ECHLThunder.com or call 518-480-3355 with any questions or for more information on ticket packages. For the latest Thunder news, be sure to follow the team on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ECHLThunder) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/ECHLThunder).
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