GLENS FALLS – The Adirondack Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils and Utica Comets, announced that the club has signed veteran forward Shane Harper to a standard player contract for the 2026-27 season.
Harper, 37, played three games with the Thunder last season and had two assists, including a game-winning goal against Wheeling on December 13. Harper recorded 56 points (19g, 37a) during the 2023-24 season and helped lead the Thunder to the Eastern Conference Final with 15 points (6g, 9a) in 18 playoff games.
“Bringing a player of Shane’s caliber back into our room is a massive lift for our group,” said Head Coach Sylvain Cloutier. “Even after some time away from the game, his leadership, hockey intelligence, and veteran presence remain unmatched. Shane knows what it takes to compete and win at this level, and we’re excited to have that experience back in our locker room.”
The Valencia, California native set a franchise record during the 2022-23 season with 75 points (22 goals, 53 assists) in 65 games played. The 6-foot-0, 198-pound forward also recorded over a point per game during the 2021-22 season with Adirondack, scoring 52 points (22 goals, 33 assists) in 48 games.
Harper has also spent time in the NHL, AHL, ECHL, KHL, and SHL. Prior to Harper's season in Adirondack, he played in three seasons overseas in the SHL with Örebro HK and Brynäs IF and one season in the KHL with Lada Togliatti. Harper laced up for the Adirondack Phantoms in the American Hockey League for parts of four seasons and played 19 games for the Albany Devils.
In 235 regular-season ECHL games with Greenville, Trenton, and Adirondack, Harper has 100 goals and 57 assists for 257 points. He ranks second all-time on the Thunder in points (185), fourth in goals (64), and third in assists (121).
Single-game tickets for the 2026-27 season are on sale 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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