GLENS FALLS – The Adirondack Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils and Utica Comets, have announced that the club has re-signed goaltender Henry Welsch to a standard player contract for the 2026-27 season.
Welsch, 25, went 0-1-1 in two games with the Thunder last season. During the 2024-25 campaign, the Lakeville, Minnesota native went 3-3-0 with a 2.67 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage in seven games with the Thunder. He also recorded his first professional shutout on March 29, 2025 in a 31-save effort against the Indy Fuel.
“We are really excited to have Henry back in Adirondack,” said Head Coach Sylvain Cloutier. “He’s a fierce competitor on the ice, and he’s also an unbelievable teammate in the locker room. His character, work ethic, and willingness to do whatever it takes for the team are exactly what we want in our group. Keeping Henry in Adirondack was a massive priority for us, and we’re thrilled to have him back.”
Before arriving in Adirondack, Welsch finished his fifth season at NCAA (D1) UMass-Lowell and went 11-8-1 with a 2.71 goals-against average and a .895 save percentage in 20 games. In 76 games overall with the River Hawks, the 6-foot-2, 201-pounder had a 2.51 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage.
Season tickets for the 2026-27 season are available now! Fans can view the 2026-27 schedule HERE. For more information, call the front office at 518-480-3355 or visit HERE. For all the latest Adirondack Thunder news, follow the team on all social media (ECHLThunder).
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