GLENS FALLS – The Adirondack Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils and Utica Comets, have announced that the club has re-signed forward Jacob Slipec to a standard player contract for the 2026-27 season.
Slipec, 24, played in six games towards the end of the regular season with the Thunder last year.
“We’re excited to bring back Jacob Slipec to our forward group,” said Head Coach Sylvain Cloutier. “He brings a heavy, high-energy style of play, strong defensive habits, and a relentless work ethic. His four years at Omaha have helped develop him into the hard-nosed, character player we want in our locker room as we continue to push forward.”
Prior to coming to Adirondack last season, Slipec finished his collegiate career at NCAA (D1) University of Nebraska-Omaha where he recorded seven points (4g, 3a) in 33 games. In 124 total games with the Mavericks, the White Rock, British Columbia native totaled 24 points (12g, 12a) and 48 penalty minutes.
Before college, Slipec played four years of junior hockey in the British Columbia Hockey League with Chilliwack, Powell and Surrey, and recorded 87 points (41g, 48a) in 161 games.
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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