Robbie Payne to Represent Thunder at 2020 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic

GLENS FALLS, NY– The rosters for the 2020 ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Warrior Hockey were announced today. Representing the Adirondack Thunder on January 22nd in Wichita, Kansas will be forward Robbie Payne.Payne has 25 points (10 goals, 15 assists) in 37 games this season for Adirondack. He also leads the team in shots on goal with 118. This will be Payne's first All Star appearance. 

Payne joined the Thunder following his first full season as a pro where he played in 29 games (2 goals, 4 assists) with the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League and 13 games (6 goals, 6 assists) for the ECHL’s Idaho Steelheads. The Gaylord, MI native joined Texas in 2017-18 after his senior season with the Northern Michigan University Wildcats.

Payne notched 94 points (54 goals, 40 assists) in his 158-game collegiate career with the Wildcats and was named team captain for his final season. Prior to his college years, the 26-year-old played one season in the United States Hockey League for the Tri-City Storm and Chicago Steel.

In 2011-12, Payne joined the Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings in the North American Hockey League and suited up for 116 games over the course of two seasons. The 5’11, 194-pound forward put up 119 points (55 goals, 64, assists) and was a +20.To read more about the 2020 ECHL All Star Classic and view the full roster, click HERE!

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