2nd year defenseman Joe Gatenby(4) will somewhat oddly join his 4th ECHL team this season.
He started 2023/2024 skating 9 games for Fort Wayne Komets, but only 2 assists and a minus on-ice rating is traded Allen Americans.
The 6′ 190 lbs. blue liner stays with them for 23 games, but again scores no goals with 6 assists and a -6 and gets moved a 2nd time.
Newfoundland Growlers see something in his game they think will work for the Kelowna, BC native and sign him.
Unfortunately something happens with the team’s league standing and it disintegrates, leaving him to find another place to play yet again.
Idaho Steelheads step in fairly quickly and move him closer to home to play his next hockey.
He wouldn’t come away with any points in 3 regular season and 2 playoff games, but was a +2.
For 2024/2025, he looks to sign with Storhamar of EliteHockey Ligaen and should fit in nicely there.