Undrafted 2nd year left wing Gunnar Hughes(28) re-signs to stay with Adirondack Thunder for another season.
He had a very decent rookie campaign scoring 11 goals and 11 assists in 64 ECHL games with a -14 rating (that needs some work), then added another pair of tallies in 12 Kelly Cup Playoff match-ups.
The feisty 6’1″ 200 lbs forward has never been an outstanding point producer through a season with Waterloo Blackhawks in the USHL and four years at St. Lawrence University but seems poised to eclipse all those earlier marks as he gains more pro experience.
His hard ethic and tough style play was noticed by nearby Albany Devils, where he was loaned late in the calendar for a few games notching one assist.
He also isn’t afraid to drop the mitts and was involved in 5 fights during the season.
The soon-to-be 24 year old is fun to watch and it would be little surprise to see him grab a training camp invite from the higher league and stick but he’ll have to continue to work for it.