SPRINGFIELD THUNDERBIRDS: COACHES BIOS GEORDIE KINNEAR - HEAD COACH Geordie Kinnear joins the Springfield Thunderbirds as head coach after serving as an AHL assistant coach since 2001. Kinnear began his coaching career with the Albany River Rats South following Division an eight-year professional playing career and also served as a special assignment scout for the New Jersey Devils during the 2004-05 season. After he played three seasons of junior hockey for the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League, the New Jersey Devils drafted Kinnear in the seventh round (162nd overall) of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft. Beginning with the 1993-94 season, he skated with Albany for the first six years of his career, helping the team reach the playoffs each season. Over that time, he was a member of Albany s 1995 Calder Cup championship team, appeared in four consecutive AHL All-Star Classics (1995-1999) and served as team captain for three seasons (1996-1999). Kinnear signed with the Atlanta Thrashers as a free agent in August of 1999, making his National Hockey League debut by appearing in four games with Atlanta, posting a total of 13 penalty minutes. He split the 1999-2000 season between Atlanta and the Thrashers IHL affiliate, the Orlando Solar Bears. After starting the 2000-01 season with Orlando, he was traded back to New Jersey on Nov. 6, 2000, and played 14 games with Albany before being forced to retire due to injury in December of 2000. A defenseman originally from Simcoe, Ontario, Kinnear totaled 30 goals, 68 assists and 1,094 penalty minutes over the course of 406 career AHL games with Albany. DOUG JANIK - ASSISTANT COACH Doug Janik is in his second season as an AHL assistant coach after serving in the same role for the Springfield Falcons in 2015-16. A native of Agawam, Mass., Janik played his youth hockey for the New England Junior Whalers before going on to capture a national championship collegiately for the University of Maine in 1999. That same year, Janik was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the second round of the NHL Draft. A veteran of more than 800 professional games, Janik played in the NHL for the Buffalo Sabres, Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, and Detroit Red Wings between 2002 and 2012. At the AHL level, Janik scored 202 points and added 951 penalty minutes in his career, which included a trip to the AHL All-Star game in the 2003-04 season. MIKE RYAN - ASSISTANT COACH Michael Ryan was named as an assistant coach with the Springfield Thunderbirds in 2016, his first pro coaching opportunity. A native of Milton, Mass., Ryan has over thirteen years of professional hockey experience. The majority of his National Hockey League career was spent with the Buffalo Sabres and the Carolina Hurricanes. He finished the last four seasons of his professional career in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) and the Finnish Elite League (Liiga). His primary goal with the Thunderbirds is to help develop and support the Panthers prospects in achieving their goal of playing in the NHL. Prior to turning professional, Ryan was a second round (32nd overall) draft pick of the Dallas Stars. He is a Boston College High School graduate who was inducted into the athletic hall of fame in 2016. Following his two seasons at BC High, Ryan went on to play for Northeastern University where he led the Huskies in goals three straight seasons and was team captain. Ryan currently resides with his wife and four young children in his home town of Milton during the offseason.
#3 JOSH BROWN (D) Drafted: 6th Rd (#152) by Florida Panthers in 2013 NHL Draft Ht: 6'5 Wt: 225 Age: 22 DOB: 1/21/1994 Shoots: Right Place: London, ON Career Notes: 2015-2016 w/ Manchester Monarchs (ECHL): Appeared in 54 games recording 1 goal and 11 assists Saw action in 5 playoff games 2015-2016 w/ POR (AHL): Played in 10 games recording 1 assist 2014-2015 w/ Oshawa Generals (OHL): Standout player in final year of junior hockey, won OHL Championship and Memorial Cup Selected in 6th round (152 overall) by Florida Panthers in 2013 NHL Draft. 2011-12 Oshawa Generals (OHL) 46 0 4 4 49-9 2 0 0 0 0-1 2012-13 Oshawa Generals (OHL) 68 0 16 16 79 17 9 1 4 5 11 1 2013-14 Oshawa Generals (OHL) 56 2 10 12 83 7 9 0 0 0 18 5 2014-15 Oshawa Generals (OHL) 60 6 15 21 92 49 21 2 2 4 30 5 2015-16 Portland Pirates (AHL) 10 0 1 1 7-2 2015-16 Manchester Monarchs (ECHL) 54 1 11 12 80 10 5 4 0 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 52 2 6 8 66-4 Total (AHL) 62 2 7 9 73-6 Total ECHL) 54 1 11 12 80 10 5 0 0 0 4 0 Total (OHL) 230 8 45 53 303 64 41 3 6 9 59 10
SKATERS (ALPHABETICAL) #4 DYLAN McILRATH (D) Ht: 6'5 Wt: 236 Age: 24 DOB: 4/20/1992 Drafted: 1st Rd (#10) by New York Rangers in 2010 NHL Draft Shoots: Right Place: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Career Notes: 2015-16: Made NHL playoff debut for NY Rangers 4/16, in Game Two of first-round series @ Pittsburgh (+1, one shot in 4-2 win)...finished second on NY Ranger club in regular-season PIM...Scored first career NHL goal in 4-2 win @ Edmonton 12/15...Posted first career NHL point with an assist 12/11 @ Edmonton...2014-15: Led Wolf Pack club in playoff and regular-season PIM Notched his first pro playoff point in Wolf Pack s playoff opener 4/22, a 3-1 win vs. Providence Scored second-most regular-season goals among Wolf Pack defensemen Named game s First Star 4/12 @ Providence, after chipping in 1-1-2 and a +3 to 4-1 victory Registered his first career three-point game, his first multiplepoint game of the season, and the Wolf Pack s first three-assist effort of the year, in 5-4 overtime win @ Lehigh Valley 2/21 Posted an assist for a second straight game 2/14 vs. Albany Netted his second GWG of the season in 4-3 victory vs. Springfield 1/23 (Second Star) Scored for a second straight game, and registered a point for a pro career-high third consecutive contest (2-1-3), 1/10 @ Springfield His first goal of the season was his first career overtime tally, in 3-2 win vs. Syracuse 1/9 (First Star) Posted an assist and a pro career-high five shots 1/3 vs. St. John s Returned to Wolf Pack by NY Rangers 11/5 Had three blocked shots and two hits in NY Ranger season debut 11/3 vs. St. Louis, after recall from Wolf Pack 11/2 Posted an assist for a second straight game 11/1 @ Lehigh Valley Notched his first point of the season with an assist 10/26 vs. Norfolk 2013-14: Led Wolf Pack team in PIM and tied for second-most goals among club s defensemen Had assists in three of the season s last four games (0-3-3) Third Star 4/18 vs. Springfield (assist in 2-1 win) Had a game-high four shots on goal 3/15 @ Albany (2-0 loss) Scored his second GWG of season in 4-2 triumph vs. Portland 3/1 Returned to action 2/4 vs. Adirondack, and had an assist and was +2 in 4-1 win, after missing previous three games due to injury Returned to action 1/19 @ Bridgeport, after missing previous nine games due to injury (injured 12/21 vs. Springfield) Returned to Wolf Pack by NY Rangers 12/19 Made NHL debut 12/12 vs. Columbus, after receiving first NHL recall from NY Rangers 12/11 Earned a helper on Andrew Yogan s GWG 11/16 @ Bridgeport (4-1 victory) Assisted on Oscar Lindberg s third-period GWG in 5-3 win vs. Bridgeport 10/30 Scored for a second straight game 10/11 vs. Adirondack (Third Star) First pro goal was third-period game-winner in 4-3 triumph vs. Albany 10/6 2012-13: Led Whale defensemen in PIM, and registered third-most PIM overall on Whale team Posted his first multiple-point game as a pro with two assists 3/24 vs. Binghamton (Third Star in 6-1 victory) Was+3 in 7-3 win vs. Bridgeport 3/1 Registered his first pro point with an assist 1/15 @ Portland Was +3 in 4-3 shootout loss @ Hershey 1/12 Returned to action 1/4 vs. Adirondack, after serving two-game AHL suspension Made season debut 12/27 vs. Bridgeport, after missing season s first 29 games due to off-season injury 2011-12: Was Even with two shots in pro playoff debut 5/4, in Game Two of Eastern Conference Semifinals @ Norfolk Reassigned by NY Rangers to Whale from Moose Jaw (WHL) 4/30 Finished regular season second among Moose Jaw defensemen in assists and tied for second among team blueliners in points Led Moose Jaw defensemen, and finished second overall on team, in regular-season PIM 2010-11: Was Even with seven PIM in pro debut 4/9 vs. Bridgeport Led Moose Jaw (WHL) club in playoff PIM, and finished second on team in regular-season PIM Finished regular season third among Warrior defensemen in points and goals Posted WHL career-best four-game point-scoring streak (1-4-5), 12/14-12/28 2009-10: Topped Moose Jaw (WHL) defensemen in +/-, with a +20, and finished with second-best overall +/- on team Led Moose Jaw squad in regular-season and playoff PIM Tied for third among Warrior blueliners in points, goals and assists Participated in 2010 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Top Prospects Game 1/20 as a member of Team Orr, and finished second in the Hardest Shot event at the Skills Competition with a 91.8 mph shot 2008-09: Finished with fourth-most PIM on Moose Jaw (WHL) team Transactions: Signed Amateur Tryout (ATO) Agreement with Whale 4/6/11, 2010-11 Connecticut Whale (AHL) 2 0 0 0 7-1 2011-12 Connecticut Whale (AHL) 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 9-1 2012-13 Connecticut Whale (AHL) 45 0 5 5 125 7 2013-14 New York Rangers (NHL) 2 0 0 0 7-1 2013-14 Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) 62 6 11 17 165 2 2014-15 New York Rangers (NHL) 1 0 0 0 9 0 2014-15 Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) 73 6 11 17 165 5 15 0 2 2 23 2 2015-16 New York Rangers (NHL) 34 2 2 4 64 7 1 0 0 0 0 1 2016-17 New York Rangers (NHL) 1 0 0 0 4 0 2016-17 Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) 4 0 0 0 11-3 2016-17 Florida Panthers (NHL) 4 1 0 1 10-2 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 18 1 3 4 28 0 Total (AHL) 204 13 30 43 501 10 Total (NHL) 42 3 2 5 94 4
#5 MICHAEL DOWNING (D) Ht: 6'3 Wt: 204 Age: 21 DOB: 5/19/1995 Drafted: 4th Rd (#97) by Florida Panthers in 2013 NHL Draft Shoots: Left Place: Canton, MI CAREER NOTES: 2015-2016 w/ Mich. (NCAA): Appeared in 35 games recording 3 goals and 17 assists for 20 points All-Big Ten Second Team selection in 2014-2015 and Big Ten All-Rookie Team in 2013-2014 Recorded an assist on college debut vs. BC Played for U.S. National U17 team Selected in 4th round (97th overall) in 2013 NHL draft by the Florida Panthers. 2013-14 Univ. Michigan (NCAA) 34 2 10 12 60 3 2014-15 Univ. Michigan (NCAA) 36 6 16 22 76 3 2015-16 Univ. Michigan (NCAA) 35 3 17 20 66 20 2015-16 Portland Pirates (AHL) 1 0 0 0 4 0 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 53 2 7 9 54-7 Total (AHL) 54 2 7 9 58-7 Total (NCAA) 105 11 43 54 202 26
#6 ED WITTCHOW (D) Ht: 6'4 Wt: 215 Age: 24 DOB: 10/31/1992 Drafted: 6th Rd (#154) by Florida Panthers in 2011 NHL Draft Shoots: Left Place: Burnsville, MN CAREER NOTES: 2015-16 w/university of Wisconsin (NCAA): served as a team captain and played in 32 of 35 games as a senior led the team with 79 blocks, tied for 13th most in the nation Appeared in 122 games in career recording 1 goal and 15 assists WCHA champions in 2012-2013 season Selected in the 6th round (154 overall) by Florida Panthers in 2011 NHL Draft. 2012-13 Univ. of Wisconsin (NCAA) 29 0 3 3 28 4 2013-14 Univ. of Wisconsin (NCAA) 37 1 6 7 26 12 2014-15 Univ. of Wisconsin (NCAA) 25 0 0 0 43-8 2015-16 Univ. of Wisconsin (NCAA) 32 0 7 7 53-6 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 17 0 1 1 45-6 2016-17 Manchester Monarchs (ECHL) 4 0 2 2 0 5 Total (AHL) 17 0 1 1 45-6 Total (ECHL) 5 0 0 0 2-3 Total (NCAA) 123 1 16 17 150 2
#8 JAYCE HAWRYLUK (F) Ht: 5'11 Wt: 186 Age: 20 DOB: 1/1/1996 Shoots: Right Place: Yorkton, SK Drafted: 2nd Rd (#32) by Florida Panthers in 2014 NHL Draft CAREER NOTES: 2015-2016 w/ Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) : Recorded 47 goals and 59 assists for 106 Won WHL championship, recording 7 goals and 23 assists in 21 playoff games Recorded 1 goal and 1 assist in two games for the WHL all-stars against Russia Hawryluk made his WHL debut with Brandon as a 16-year-old and skated for Canada Western in the 2013 U17 World Hockey Challenge also helped Canada men's national under-18 ice hockey team secure a bronze medal at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships. Hawryluk signed a three-year -level contract with Florida in March 2016. 2012-13 Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) 61 18 25 43 46-18 2013-14 Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) 59 24 40 64 44 16 8 5 7 12 14 6 2014-15 Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) 54 30 35 65 69 42 16 10 9 19 24-2 2015-16 Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) 58 47 59 106 101 59 21 7 23 30 29 11 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 26 5 11 16 39 5 Total (AHL) 26 5 11 16 39 5 Total (WHL) 232 119 159 278 260 99 45 22 39 61 67 15
#10 RIHARDS BUKARTS (F) Ht: 5'9 Wt: 186 Age: 20 DOB: 12/31/1995 Drafted: Undrafted Shoots: Right Place: Jurmala, LAT CAREER NOTES: 2015-2016 w/ POR (WHL): Saw action in 55 games recording 26 goals and 27 assists for 53 points 2014-2015 w/ Brandon (WHL): Appeared in 10 games recorded 5 goals and 4 assists for 9 points Selected 9th overall in the 2012 KHL Junior Draft by the Dinamo Riga and then was selected 7th overall in the 2013 CHL Import Draft by Brandon (WHL) Played for Latvia in U18 and U20 World Hockey Junior Championships in 2012 and 2013. 2013-14 Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) 65 28 26 54 50 2 9 0 4 4 0-2 2014-15 Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) 62 33 41 74 16 21 16 4 14 18 18 8 2015-16 Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) 10 5 4 9 11 1 2015-16 Portland Winterhawks (WHL) 55 26 27 53 24-8 4 2 1 3 6-3 2015-16 Portland Pirates (AHL) 1 0 1 1 0 1 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 11 0 2 2 2-2 Total (WHL) 192 92 98 190 101 16 29 6 19 25 24 3 Total (AHL) 12 0 3 3 2-1
#11 SHANE HARPER (F) Ht: 5'11 Wt: 193 Age: 27 DOB: 2/1/1989 Drafted: Undrafted Shoots: Right Place: Valencia, CA CAREER NOTES: Career Notes 2014-15: Scored career high 32 goals for Chicago Wolves. Scored goals in three straight games from 12/21-26/2014. Scored two goals on 2/7/2015 @ Charlotte Checkers. Scored two goals and an assist on 3/15/2015 vs. Rockford IceHogs. Scored twice on 4/10/2015 @ Milwaukee Admirals. 2013-14: Scored a goal and two assists for Chicago Wolves on 11/1/2013 @ Oklahoma City Barons. Scored goals in back-to-back games on 2/14/2014 @ Rockford IceHogs and 2/15/2015 vs. Milwaukee Admirals. Ended season on four-game point streak (1-4-5) from 4/1319/2014. Picked up two assists in first career AHL playoff game on 4/25/2014 @ Rochester Americans. 2012-13: Scored in his first game of the season for the Adirondack Phantoms on 10/20/2012 @ St. Johnâ s IceCaps. Scored in debut for ECHL Trenton Thunder on 1/4/2013 @ Wheeling Nailers. Four game point streak (2-5-7) for Trenton from 1/6-3/10/2014. Scored hat tricks in back-to-back games on 3/22 and 3/23/2013 vs. Wheeling Nailers. Ended season with Trenton on eight-game point streak (11-8-19) from 3/17-30/2013. 2011-12: Notched assist in season opening game for Adirondack Phantoms on 10/8/2011 vs. Connecticut Whale. Scored two goals on 11/25/2011 vs. Springfield Falcons. Assists in three straight games from 1/20-22/2012. Scored goals in three straight games from 2/17-19/2012. Scored twice on 3/3/2012 @ 2009-10 Adirondack Phantoms (AHL) 5 1 0 1 2-1 2010-11 Adirondack Phantoms (AHL) 20 1 2 3 4-9 16 4 14 18 18 8 2010-11 Greenville Road Warriors (ECHL) 48 22 23 45 20 18 11 4 6 10 2 0 2011-12 Adirondack Phantoms (AHL) 70 13 14 27 43-9 2012-13 Adirondack Phantoms (AHL) 48 5 5 10 35-17 2012-13 Trenton Titans (ECHL) 15 14 13 27 2 3 2013-14 Chicago Wolves (AHL) 63 13 20 33 8 19 9 2 3 5 0-2 2014-15 Chicago Wolves (AHL) 75 32 18 50 14-4 5 0 4 4 4 4 2015-16 Portland Pirates (AHL) 59 12 25 27 18-6 5 2 0 2 0 0 2016-17 Florida Panthers (NHL) 14 2 1 3 18-1 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 39 7 11 18 6-4 Total (ECHL) 63 36 36 72 22 21 11 4 6 10 2 0 Total (AHL) 379 84 95 179 130-31 19 4 7 11 4 2 Total (NHL) 14 2 1 3 18-1
#12 IAN MCCOSHEN (D) Ht: 6'3 Wt: 217 Age: 21 DOB: 8/5/1995 Drafted: 2nd Rd (#31) by Florida Panthers in 2013 NHL Draft Shoots: Left Place: Anaheim, CA, AB CAREER NOTES: 2016-17 w/ SPR: Scored first AHL goal vs. STJ, 10/22/16... scored lone goal in T-Birds' 2-1 L vs. BNG, 11/6/16... 2015-2016 w/ Boston College (NCAA): Appeared in 40 games recording notched 6 goals goals and 15 assists while serving as assistant captain Named to Hockey East Second-Team All-Star list Hockey East Regular season champion in 2012-2013 and tied for first in 2015-2016 season played in the World Junior A Challenge for the United States U19 team and the U20 team Selected in 2nd round (31st overall) by Florida Panthers in 2013 NHL draft. 2013-14 Boston College (NCAA) 35 5 8 13 48 22 2014-15 Boston College (NCAA) 35 6 10 16 63 14 2015-16 Boston College (NCAA) 40 6 15 21 86 30 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 50 3 8 11 23 9 Total (NCAA) 110 17 33 50 197 66 Total (AHL) 50 3 8 11 23 9
SKATERS #13 CHASE BALISY (F) Ht: 5'11 Wt: 179 Age: 24 DOB: 2/2/1992 Drafted: 6th Rd (#170) by Nashville Predators in 2011 NHL Draft Shoots: Left Place: Fullerton, CA (ALPHABETICAL) CAREER NOTES: 2016-17 w/ SPR: Recorded assist on GWG in OT vs. STJ, 10/22/16...scored OT GWG vs. WBS, 10/29/16... recorded franchise's first 3-game point streak (10/29 --> 11/4) 2015-2016 w/ POR (AHL): Appeared in 69 games recording 9 goals and 17 assists for 26 Saw action in 2 playoff games recorded 1 assist Attended Western Michigan University Recorded 129 points in career and served as captain his senior year... Member of U.S. National Under-17 and U.S. National Under-18 Team Selected by Nashville in the 6th round (170th overall) in 2011 NHL Draft and Balisy signed a two-year contract with the Florida Panthers as a free agent in June 2015. Career Notes 2014-15: Made pro debut for St. John's IceCaps vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on 10/17/2014. Scored first pro goal and added first two pro assists on 10/21/2014 vs. Binghamton Senators. Ended season on a four-game goal scoring streak from 4/10-18/2015. 2013-14: Served as Captain in final season at Western Michigan University. Named NCHC Offensive Player of the Week for 1/13/2014. 2012-13: Appeared in all 38 games and tied for team lead in points. 2011-12: Notched career-high three assists on 10/7/2012 vs. Alabama-Huntsville Chargers. 2010-11: Named Freshman All-American by Inside College Hockey. Won Western Michigan's Suzanne Klopp Rookie of the Year Award. Named CCHA Rookie of the Week for 2010-11 Western Michigan Univ. (NCAA) 42 12 18 30 12 5 2011-12 Western Michigan Univ. (NCAA) 41 13 24 37 35 8 2012-13 Western Michigan Univ. (NCAA) 38 11 14 25 12 0 2013-14 Western Michigan Univ. (NCAA) 40 13 24 37 14 16 2014-15 St. John's IceCaps (AHL) 73 21 23 44 30-9 2015-16 Portland Pirates (AHL) 69 9 17 26 12 4 2 0 1 1 0 2 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 55 10 18 28 18 0 Total (NCAA) 161 49 80 129 73 29 Total (AHL) 197 40 58 98 60-5 2 0 1 1 0 2
#14 SENA ACOLATSE (D) Ht: 5'11 Wt: 205 Age: 25 DOB: 11/28/1990 Drafted: Undrafted Shoots: Right Place: Hayward, CA CAREER NOTES: 2015-16 w/ POR (AHL) : Appeared in 62 games Recorded 8 goals and 5 assists on regular season for 13 points Played in 3 Calder Cup playoff games and added 1 goal Drafted 2005 round 4 #76 by Seattle Thunderbirds WHL Played in WHL for 5 seasons for Seattle Thunderbirds, Saskatoon Blades and the Prince George Cougars On 7/1/2015 he signed as a free agent to a one-year, two-way contract with the Florida Panthers. 2010-11 Worcester Sharks (AHL) 1 0 0 0 0-1 2011-12 Worcester Sharks (AHL) 65 8 13 21 89-16 2012-13 Worcester Sharks (AHL) 50 4 17 21 62-7 2013-14 Worcester Sharks (AHL) 41 5 12 17 66-5 2014-15 Adirondack Flames (AHL) 38 6 13 19 68 0 2015-16 Portland Pirates (AHL) 62 8 5 13 138-8 3 1 0 1 2 0 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 54 6 16 22 100-15 Total (AHL) 311 37 76 113 523-52 3 1 0 1 2 0
#15 PAUL THOMPSON (F) Ht: 6'1 Wt: 201 Age: 27 DOB: 11/30/1988 Drafted: Undrafted Shoots: Right Place: Methuen, NH CAREER NOTES: 2016-17 w/ SPR: Recorded first fight in SPR history 10/15/16 @ LV... Recorded goal and assist in Home Opening W vs. STJ, 10/22/16... NOTES: Hockey East First All-Star Team (2011) Hockey East Player of the Year (2011) NCAA East First All-American Team (2011) Signed as a free agent by Pittsburgh, March 28, 2011. Traded to Columbus by Pittsburgh for Spencer Machacek, February 6, 2014. Signed as a free agent by New Jersey, July 1, 2015. 2010-11 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) 6 1 2 3 2 4 4 0 1 1 2-1 2011-12 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) 67 10 15 25 37-1 12 2 1 3 2-2 2011-12 Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) 1 1 1 2 0-2 2012-13 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) 58 20 9 29 84 1 15 3 3 6 21-11 2013-14 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) 39 4 3 7 50-8 2013-14 Springfield Falcons (AHL) 30 4 4 8 50 1 5 0 0 0 5-3 2014-15 Albany Devils (AHL) 73 33 22 55 67 5 2015-16 New Jersey Devils (NHL) 3 0 0 0 2 0 2015-16 Albany Devils (AHL) 56 13 22 35 96 11 10 3 1 4 16-2 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 30 10 12 22 39 3 2016-17 Florida Panthers (NHL) 21 0 3 3 22-4 Total (AHL) 359 95 89 184 425 16 46 8 6 14 46-19 Total (NHL) 24 0 3 3 24-4 Total (ECHL) 1 1 1 2 0-2
#17 JARED McCANN (F) Ht: 6'1 Wt: 198 Age: 20 DOB: 5/31/1996 Drafted: VAN, 1st round (24th overall) in 2014 NHL Draft Shoots: Left Place: Stratford ON CAREER NOTES: Recorded 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists) in 17 GP with FLA in 2016-17 season... Acquired from Vancouver Canucks along with 2016 2nd and 4th round Draft picks in exchange for D Erik Gudbranson and a 2016 5th round draft pick on May 25, 2016... Recorded 9 goals and 9 assists in rookie NHL season with Canucks in 2015-16, playing in 69 games... Recorded 82 goals and 105 assists for 187 points in OHL career with Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 2015-16 Vancouver Canucks (NHL) 69 9 9 18 32-6 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 22 6 3 9 30-3 2016-17 Florida Panthers (NHL) 29 1 6 7 4 0 Total (NHL) 98 10 15 25 36-6 Total (AHL) 22 6 3 9 30-3
#18 ERIC ROBINSON (F) Ht: 6'2 Wt: 200 Age: 27 DOB: 5/23/1990 Drafted: Undrafted Shoots: Right Place: Foxboro, MA CAREER NOTES: 2015-16 w/ Milwaukee Admirals (AHL): Played in 5 games scoring 3 goals and 1 assist... 2015-16 w/ Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL): Notched 4 goals and 5 assists in 8 games... Played collegiately at Dartmouth College from (2010-15) recording 35 goals and 44 assists for 79 points in 124 games... Won the NCAA (New England) Unsung Hero Award in 2014-15... On 10/24/16 was traded to the Springfield Thunderbirds from the Milwaukee Admirals. GP G A PTS PIM +/- 2014-15 Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) 10 1 0 1 2-6 2015-16 Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) 8 4 5 9 2 7 2015-16 Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) 5 3 1 4 0 3 2016-17 Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) 3 1 0 1 0 0 2016-17 Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) 1 0 1 1 0 1 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 31 1 5 6 10 3 Total (AHL) 47 5 7 12 12 1 Total (ECHL) 11 5 5 10 2 7
#19 BRODY SUTTER (F) Ht: 6'5 Wt: 203 Age: 25 DOB: 9/26/1991 Drafted: 7th Rd (#193) by Carolina Hurricanes in 2011 NHL Draft Shoots: Left Career notes: 2016-17 w/spr: Recorded a goal and an assist @ BRI, 10/16/16... Place: Viking, AB 2015-16 w/ CAR (NHL): Appeared in 8 games... 2015-16 w/ CHA (AHL): Appeared in career high 70 games and recorded 24 points (13 goals, 11 assists)... Selected by Carolina Hurricanes 7th round (#193) in 2011 Draft. 2011-12 Charlotte Checkers (AHL) 4 1 0 1 0 1 2012-13 Charlotte Checkers (AHL) 23 3 2 5 13-1 5 2 3 5 2 3 2012-13 Florida Everblades (ECHL) 37 8 8 16 13-3 2013-14 Charlotte Checkers (AHL) 69 8 20 28 29 0 2014-15 Charlotte Checkers (AHL) 45 12 13 25 17-13 2014-15 Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) 4 0 0 0 0-2 2015-16 Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) 8 0 0 0 0-4 2015-16 Charlotte Checkers (AHL) 70 13 11 24 37-5 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 19 4 5 9 6-6 Total (ECHL) 37 8 8 16 13-3 Total (AHL) 230 41 51 92 102-24 5 2 3 5 2 3 Total (NHL) 12 0 0 0 0-6
#20 RETO BERRA (G) Ht: 6'4 Wt: 210 Age: 30 DOB: 1/3/1987 Shoots: Left Place: Bulach, SUI Drafted: 4th Rd (#106) by St. Louis Blues in 2006 NHL Draft CAREER NOTES: 2016-17 w/ SPR: Recorded first shutout in SPR history in 1-0 W @ WBS, 10/21/16... Picked up his second shutout win, making 28 saves @ BRI, 10/30/16... Recorded third shutout of season with 31 stops in 4-0 W @ BNG, 11/12/16 2015-2016 w/ Colorado (NHL): Appeared in 14 games for 721 minutes Had 2 SO Averaged 2.41 GA with 0.922 SV% 2015-2016 w/ San Antonio (AHL): Appeared in 16 games for 721 minutes Averaged 3.39 GA with.901 SV%... Made NHL debut for the Calgary Flames, made 42 saves for his first win Played for Swiss National Team multiple times since 2005 and has appeared in two World Championships At the 2013 tournament Berra split time in net helping the Swiss to a silver medal, the nation's first medal in 60 years Drafted 106th overall in Regular Season Playoffs GP GA MIN SAVES W L OTL SOL SO GP GA 2013-14 Abbotsford Heat (AHL) 9 21 473 208 4 3 0 1 0 2014-15 Lake Erie Monsters (AHL) 5 13 303 138 3 1 1 0 0 2015-16 San Antonio Rampage (AHL) 16 50 884 455 7 7 0 0 0 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 30 70 1694 713 12 14 2 2 3 Total AHL 60 154 3354 1514 26 25 3 3 3
#21 GRAHAM BLACK (F) Ht: 6'0 Wt: 185 Age: 23 DOB: 1/13/1993 Drafted: 5th Rd (#135) by New Jersey Devils in 2012 NHL Draft Shoots: Left Place: Regina, SK CAREER NOTES: 2016-17 w/spr: Recorded first goal in SPR uniform 11/4/16 vs. HER... 2015-2016 w/ Albany Devils (AHL): Appeared in 50 games recording 7 goals and assists Played in 5 playoff games recording 2 goals and 2 assists Named to WHL All-Star team in 2012-2013 season w/ Swift Current Broncos Selected in 5th round (135th overall) by New Jersey Devils in 2012 NHL Draft. 2013-14 Albany Devils (AHL) 2 0 0 0 0 1 2014-15 Albany Devils (AHL) 46 7 7 14 16 9 2015-16 Albany Devils (AHL) 50 7 2 9 20 0 5 2 2 4 2 1 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 23 3 3 6 14 4 Total (AHL) 121 17 12 29 50 14 5 2 2 4 2 1
SKATERS (ALPHABETICAL) #24 RYAN HORVAT (F) Ht: 6'0 Wt: 195 Age: 23 DOB: 2/9/1993 Drafted: Undrafted Shoots: Left Place: Simcoe, ON CAREER NOTES: 2016-17 w/ SPR: Scored lone goal in 1-0 W @ WBS 10/21/16... Recorded first Gordie Howe hat trick in Thunderbirds history with goal/assist/fight @ BNG, 11/12/16... 2015-2016 w/ Ontario Reign (AHL): Appeared in 59 games recording 5 goals and 10 assists Played in 5 playoff games 2014-2015 w/ Manchester Monarchs (AHL): Won AHL Calder Cup 2013-2014 w/ Guelph Storm (OHL): Won OHL championship 2014-15 Manchester Monarchs (AHL) 52 3 8 11 89-2 9 1 0 1 4-2 2015-16 Ontario Reign (AHL) 59 5 10 15 91 14 5 0 0 0 2 1 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 47 5 12 17 73 0 Total (AHL) 158 13 30 43 253 12 14 1 0 1 6-1
SKATERS #25 ANTHONY GRECO (F) Ht: 5'10 Wt: 171 Age: 23 DOB: 9/30/1993 Drafted: Undrafted Shoots: Left Place: Queens, NY (ALPHABETICAL) CAREER NOTES: Scored first goal of AHL career and first goal in SPR history 10/15/16 @ LV... 2015-2016 w/ Ohio State (NCAA): Appeared in 36 games recording 12 goals and 11 assists for 23 points 2015-16 Big Ten Preseason Player to Watch... two-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete and an Academic All-Big Ten choice... 2015 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten... received team s Most Improved Player award as a sophomore... 7/25 career goals were GWG Played for the Des Moines Buccaneers and Waterloo Black Hawks in the USHL led the Buccaneers with 24 assists and 46 points in 2011-12 scored 22 goals in 58 regular-season games in 2011-12 Drafted 2009, round 5 #59 overall by Sioux Falls Stampede in the USHL Futures Draft 2012-13 Ohio State Univ. (NCAA) 20 5 6 11 2-4 2013-14 Ohio State Univ. (NCAA) 33 5 10 15 4-1 2014-15 Ohio State Univ. (NCAA) 36 15 8 23 6-3 2015-16 Ohio State Univ. (NCAA) 36 12 11 23 4-10 2015-16 Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 53 7 9 16 18-6 Total (NCAA) 125 37 35 72 16-18 Total (AHL) 53 7 9 16 18-6 1 0 0 0 0 0
SKATERS (ALPHABETICAL) #28 BRENT REGNER (D) Ht: 5'11 Wt: 189 Age: 27 DOB: 5/17/1989 Drafted: 5th Rd (#137) by Columbus Blue Jackets in 2008 NHL Draft Shoots: Right Place: Westlock, AB, Canada CAREER NOTES: 2015-16 w/ FLA (NHL): Logged a career-high 14:20 TOI Feb. 9 at BUF...Played in his first NHL game, recording two hits and 12:22 TOI, Feb. 6 vs. PIT...Recalled from POR (AHL) Feb. 5...Recorded 12 points (2-10-12) in 43 games with POR...Appeared in 43 consecutive games for POR. Notes: Named Captain of Portland Pirates (AHL) on Oct. 9, 2015. 2009-10 Syracuse Crunch (AHL) 50 4 16 20 22-13 2010-11 Springfield Falcons (AHL) 56 6 13 19 17-4 2011-12 Springfield Falcons (AHL) 75 2 29 31 26 4 2012-13 Peoria Rivermen (AHL) 66 3 15 18 22 4 2012-13 Evansville Icemen (ECHL) 2 1 0 1 0-1 2012-13 Chicago Wolves (AHL) 7 0 1 1 7 1 2013-14 Chicago Wolves (AHL) 63 3 21 24 36 6 9 2 4 6 6 1 2014-15 Chicago Wolves (AHL) 71 6 23 29 29 21 3 1 1 2 0-1 2015-16 Florida Panthers (NHL) 7 0 0 0 4-2 2015-16 Portland Pirates (AHL) 65 5 18 23 34 4 5 0 3 3 0 2 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 28 2 11 13 8 8 Total (ECHL) 2 1 0 1 0-1 Total (AHL) 481 31 147 178 201 31 Total (NHL) 7 0 0 0 4-2
SKATERS (ALPHABETICAL) #29 DRYDEN HUNT (F) Ht: 6'0 Wt: 201 Age: 20 DOB: 11/24/1995 Drafted: Undrafted Shoots: Left Place: Nelson, BC CAREER NOTES: 2016-17 w/ SPR: Recorded first PPG in SPR history 10/15/16 @ LV... Recorded first multi-goal game in SPR history 10/22/16 vs. STJ, finishing with 2 goals & 1 assist... 2015-2016 w/ Moose Jaw (WHL): Appeared in 72 games recording 58 goals and 58 assists for 116 points Scored 5 hat tricks in moth of February Named WHL top scorer and player of the year 2014-2015 w/ Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL): Appeared in 34 games recording 19 goals and 17 assists for 36 points Went undrafted and signed entry-level contract with Florida on March 2, 2016. 2011-12 Regina Pats (WHL) 62 5 5 10 28-3 3 0 0 0 0-3 2012-13 Regina Pats (WHL) 2 0 0 0 0 0 2013-14 Regina Pats (WHL) 62 21 19 40 64-3 4 4 1 5 4-6 2014-15 Regina Pats (WHL) 37 14 33 47 32 14 2014-15 Regina Pats (WHL) 34 19 17 36 18-6 10 5 2 7 6-1 2015-16 Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) 72 58 58 116 48 12 10 7 9 16 8-5 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 49 8 10 18 32 0 2016-17 Manchester Monarchs (ECHL) 2 2 0 2 0-1 Total (WHL) 269 117 132 249 190 14 27 16 12 28 18-15 Total (AHL) 49 8 10 18 32 0 Total (ECHL) 2 2 0 2 0-1
SKATERS (ALPHABETICAL) #41 JUHO LAMMIKKO (F) Ht: 6'2 Wt: 207 Age: 20 DOB: 1/29/1996 Drafted: 3rd Rd (#65) by Florida Panthers in 2014 NHL Draft Shoots: Left Place: Noormarkku, FIN CAREER NOTES: 2016-17 w/ SPR: Scored GWG @ BRI, 10/30/16... 2015-2016 w/ Kingston OHL: Appeared in 59 games recording 22 goals and 33 assists for 55 points Appeared in 9 playoff games recording 9 goals and 3 assists for 7 points Played for Finland s U16, U17, U18 and U20 s teams winning a Gold Medal at the EYOF in 2012-2013 and another Gold Medal at the U20 WJC Selected by Florida Panthers in the third round (65th overall) in 2014 NHL Draft. 2014-15 Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) 64 18 26 44 36 23 4 1 1 2 8-5 2015-16 Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) 59 22 33 55 51 24 9 3 4 7 6 1 2015-16 Portland Pirates (AHL) 1 0 0 0 2 1 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 46 6 5 11 24 1 Total (OHL) 123 40 59 99 87 47 13 4 5 9 14-4 Total (AHL) 47 6 5 11 26 2
#42 KYLE RAU (F) Ht: 5'8 Wt: 178 Age: 22 DOB: 10/24/1994 Drafted: 3rd Rd (#91) by Florida Panthers in 2011 NHL Draft Shoots: Left Place: Eden Prairie, MN Pro Season: 3rd CAREER NOTES: 2015-16 w/ FLA (NHL): Logged three shots Mar. 5 vs. ARI...Logged three shots Mar. 3 vs. COL...Made NHL debut recording one shot, one hit and one blocked shot in 15:27 TOI Feb. 20 vs. WPG...Recalled from POR (AHL), Feb. 19...Three-game point streak (2-1-3) Feb. 12-14...Scored twice, including OT-GWG Jan. 2 vs. LV...AHL Career-high five-game point streak (3-3-6) Dec. 22 - Jan. 2 Goals in back-to-back games Dec. 16-19...Recorded first pro multi-goal game (2-0-2) Oct. 18 vs. HER...Playing in first professional season. Notes: Attended University of Minnesota (2011-15)...Captain of U. Minnesota (2014-15)...Played at U. Minnesota alongside FLA teammate Nick Bjugstad (2011-13)...2011 Minnesota Mr. Hockey. WCHA All-Rookie Team (2012) Big Ten Second All-Star Team (2014) NCAA West Second All-American Team (2014) 2011-12 Univ. of Minnesota 40 18 25 43 29 23 2012-13 Univ. of Minnesota 40 15 25 40 22 12 2013-14 Univ. of Minnesota 41 14 26 40 16 16 2014-15 Univ. of Minnesota 39 20 21 41 18 15 2014-15 San Antonio Rampage (AHL) 7 2 1 3 0-2 1 0 0 0 2 0 2015-16 Florida Panthers (NHL) 9 0 0 0 2-1 2015-16 Portland Pirates (AHL) 63 17 14 31 24 0 5 1 1 2 2 1 2016-17 Florida Panthers (NHL) 3 0 0 0 0-2 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 27 9 6 15 16 2 Total (NCAA) 160 67 97 164 85 66 Total (AHL) 97 28 21 49 40 0 6 1 1 2 4 1 Total (NHL) 12 0 0 0 2-3
#44 MATT MACKENZIE (D) Ht: 6'1 Wt: 190 Age: 22 DOB: 10/15/1991 Drafted: 3rd Rd (#83) by Buffalo Sabres in 2010 NHL Draft Shoots: Right Place: Burnaby, BC CAREER NOTES: 2016-17 w/ Florida Everblades (ECHL): Recorded 4 goals and 5 assists in 17 games with a plus-12 rating... 2015-16 w/ Portland Pirates (AHL): Notched 2 assists in 4 playoff games and skated in 16 regular season games... 2015-16 w/ Manchester (ECHL): 2 goals and 18 assists in 53 appearances... Drafted in the 3rd Rd (#83) by Buffalo Sabres in 2010 NHL Draft... 2011-12 Rochester Americans (AHL) 20 0 4 4 16-1 2011-12 Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL) 5 0 2 2 11-4 2012-13 Rochester Americans (AHL) 30 0 4 4 66-1 2 0 1 1 2 1 2012-13 Greenville Road Warriors (ECHL) 2 1 0 1 2-3 2013-14 Rochester Americans (AHL) 64 2 8 10 84 11 1 0 0 0 2 0 2014-15 Rochester Americans (AHL) 47 2 4 6 77-1 2014-15 Elmira Jackals (ECHL) 8 1 1 2 13 1 2015-16 Manchester Monarchs (ECHL) 53 2 18 20 102 21 2015-16 Portland Pirates (AHL) 16 2 1 3 4 10 4 0 2 2 2-1 2016-17 Florida Everblades (ECHL) 17 4 5 9 15 12 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 23 2 6 8 10 1 ECHL (Total) 85 8 26 34 143 27 AHL (Total) 200 8 27 35 257 19 7 0 3 3 6 0
#52 MACKENZIE WEEGAR (D) Ht: 6'0 Wt: 212 Age: 22 DOB: 1/7/1994 Drafted: 7th Rd (#206) by Florida Panthers in 2013 NHL Draft Shoots: Right Place: Ottawa, ON CAREER NOTES: 2016-17 w/ SPR: Recorded goal and assist in SPR's first ever win 10/16/16 @ BRI... Scored OT GWG vs. STJ in home opener 10/22/16... 2015-2016 w/ POR (AHL): Appeared in 62 games recording 7 goals and 17 assists for 24 points Played in 1 Calder Cup playoff game recording 1 shot on goal Made professional debut for the San Antonio Rampage (AHL) on 10/10/2014 vs. Iowa Wild Won the Memorial Cup and Presidents Cup in 2013 for the Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) Selected in the 7th round (206 overall) by the Florida Panthers 2013 NHL Draft. 2014-15 San Antonio Rampage (AHL) 31 2 8 10 40 2 2014-15 Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) 21 1 12 13 13 4 2015-16 Portland Pirates (AHL) 62 7 17 24 60-8 1 0 0 0 0-1 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 45 12 14 26 44-2 Total (ECHL) 21 1 12 13 13 4 Total (AHL) 138 21 39 60 144-8 1 0 0 0 0-1
#56 MIKE MCKENNA (G) Ht: 6'2 Wt: 190 Age: 33 DOB: 4/11/1983 Shoots: Right Place: St. Louis, MO Drafted: 6th Rd (#172) by Nashville Predators in 2002 NHL Draft CAREER NOTES: 2016-17 w/ SPR: Recorded first home victory in team win vs. STJ, 10/22/16... Made 27 saves on 28 shots in 2-1 OTW vs. WBS, 10/29/16 2015-16: Recalled from POR on emergency basis Feb. 29...Made 45 saves to claim sole possession of second all-time in POR history with his 75th win as a Pirate, passing J. Enroth and recorded two assists Feb. 24 at HFD...Represented POR in the 2016 AHL All-Star Classic Feb. 1...Owned a 13-game win streak (Dec. 12-Jan. 22)...Won four games in a row (Nov. 11 - Nov. 18)...Won first game of the season with 24 saves Oct. 17 vs. HER. Notes: @MikeMcKenna56...Attended St. Lawrence University (2001-05). ECHL Second All-Star Team (2007) Signed as a free agent by Tampa Bay, February 3, 2009. Signed as a free agent by Lowell (AHL), October 7, 2009. Signed as a free agent by New Jersey, February 10, 2010. Signed as a free agent by Ottawa, July 8, 2011. Signed as a free agent by St. Louis, July 1, 2012. Signed as a free agent by Columbus, July 6, 2013. Signed as a free agent by Arizona, July 1, 2014. Signed as a free agent by GP GA MIN SAVES W L OTL SO 2005-6 Norfolk Admirals (AHL) 7 25 388 189 4 2 0 0 2006-7 Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights (AHL) 2 6 96 48 0 1 0 0 2006-7 Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) 1 3 11 1 0 0 0 0 2007-8 Portland Pirates (AHL) 41 103 2269 1013 24 13 1 3 2008-9 Norfolk Admirals (AHL) 24 65 1315 614 11 10 1 1 2009-10 Lowell Devils (AHL) 50 119 2891 1396 24 17 6 3 2010-11 Albany Devils (AHL) 39 124 2062 961 14 20 2 1 2011-12 Binghamton Senators (AHL) 41 109 2196 1225 14 22 1 0 2012-13 Peoria Rivermen (AHL) 39 93 2307 1116 19 18 1 4 2013-14 Springfield Falcons (AHL) 36 89 2106 900 22 10 1 3 2014-15 Portland Pirates (AHL) 52 111 2979 1380 27 18 2 7 2015-16 Portland Pirates (AHL) 57 133 3256 1555 33 17 5 3 2016-17 Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) 26 73 1550 712 9 10 7 1 Total AHL 415 1053 23426 11110 201 158 27 26