Growlers Re-Sign Ex Viper Skirving:

The ECHL Newfoundland Growlers have re-signed former Vernon Vipers forward Todd Skirving.

In 19 games this season Skirving has (2-goals-3-assists-5-points). Skirving is in his second season in Newfoundland after winning the 2019 Kelly Cup with the Growlers last year defeating the Toledo Walleye in 6 games of the ECHL Finals. Newfoundland won the series 4 games to 2 winning the Kelly Cup in their first season in the ECHL. The Growlers are the first Canadian team in ECHL history to win the Kelly Cup. 

Skirving signed with the Growlers October 16th 2018. In 26 games last season Skirving collected (3-goals-4-assists-7-points).

Skirving spent four years at Rochester Institute Of Technology (RIT) before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears August 3rd 2017. Skirving spent the 2017-18 season with three different teams in the ECHL (Orlando Solar Bears, Utah Grizzlies & Atlanta Gladiators)

Skirving was recruited by the Vipers played just half a season in Vernon (2010-11) before being traded. The Prince George Spruce Kings traded Ryan Renz to Vernon January 10th 2011 for Todd Skirving & future considerations. In 34 regular season games with the Vipers Skirving collected (4-goals-5-assists-9-points).

Todd Skirving's Player Profile:

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/93822/todd-skirving

This was posted on the Growlers website:

Growlers Re-sign Todd Skirving

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30 Jul 2019        By Ken O'Leary

ST. JOHN’S, NL (July 30, 2019) – The Newfoundland Growlers, Proud affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that they have re-signed forward Todd Skirving to a one-year, ECHL contract.

Skirving, 27, appeared in 26 games last season with the Newfoundland Growlers where he picked up 7 points (3 goals, 4 assists) and recorded 4 penalty minutes. In the Kelly Cup Playoffs, the Thunder Bay, Ontario native skated in 5 games

"I am grateful for the opportunity to return to Newfoundland. To wear the Growler logo is an honour and a privilege. Last years season was remarkable for not only the organization but the people of St. John’s and the entire province." Said Todd Skirving, forward for the Newfoundland Growlers. "I am excited for the new challenges this upcoming season. The cup is ours to lose now. Our ultimate goal will not change. We want another Kelly Cup."

The 6'2" forward joined the Growlers on an ECHL contract prior to the 2018-19 Inaugural season after splitting time between the Atlanta Gladiators, Utah Grizzlies and the Orlando Solar Bears in 2017-18 where he combined for 15 points (7 goals and 8 assists) in 44 games.

Todd immediately became a fan favourite with the Growlers last season for his dedication off the ice and was a leader in numerous Growlers community initiatives such as impromptu visits to the Ronald McDonald House, numerous school visits and other community programming. For his efforts, he was awarded the 2018-19 Equinor Community Player of the Year Award.