Thursday, February 4, 2021

Utah Grizzlies Release Vipers Alumni McNicholas:

The ECHL Utah Grizzlies have released former Vernon Vipers forward

Michael McNicholas. McNicholas is now eligible for waivers.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - Dec. 29

McNicholas was in his first season with the Grizzlies, after signing a contract December 1st 2020. McNicholas had one goal in two games before being released.

McNicholas was supose to enter his third season with the ECHL Maine Mariners ended up signing with Utah this season. McNicholas played the past two seasons in Maine, recently re-signed with the Mariners July 6th 2020. No official word from the Mariners on why McNicholas left and signed with Utah.

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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