Sunday, January 17, 2021

Grizzlies Add Ex Viper McNicholas To Training Camp Roster:

The ECHL Utah Grizzlies have added former Vernon Vipers forward Michael

McNicholas to their training camp roster.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - Dec. 5

McNicholas was suppose to enter his third season with the ECHL Maine Mariners recently signed with the Utah Grizzlies December 1st 2020. McNicholas played the past two seasons with the Maine Mariners, re-signed with the Mariners July 6th 2020. No official word from the Mariners on why McNicholas left and signed with the Grizzlies. 

McNicholas spent four years at the University of New Hampshire before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Indy Fuel March 6th 2018. 

McNicholas played one season in Vernon (2013-14) The Vipers traded Aaron Hadley to Nanaimo January 10th 2013 for future considerations (Michael McNicholas & Jordan Klimek). In 56 games with the Vipers, McNicholas collected (23-goals-46-assists-69-points). 

McNicholas scored one of the biggest goals in recent Vipers history. McNicholas scored the overtime winning goal in Game 7 of the Interior division finals vs the Penticton Vees in 2014.

Here is McNicholas's overtime winning goal,

Michael McNicholas Game 7 OT Winner Vipers vs Penticton Vees - YouTube

Michael McNicholas's Player Profile:

Michael McNicholas - Elite Prospects

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