Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Rapid City Rush Activate Former Vernon Viper Coughlin From Reserve:

The ECHL Rapid City Rush have activated former Vernon Vipers

defenceman Johnny Coughlin from reserve. Coughlin was placed on reserve April 30th 2021.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - May 2

Coughlin is in his first season with the ECHL Rapid City Rush. The Rush signed Coughlin February 13th 2021. In 26 games this season, Coughlin has (2-goals-3-assists-5-points).

Coughlin was suppose to start the 2020-21 season with the ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones after re-signing with the team August 12th 2020. The Cyclones announced they opt out for the 2020-21 season as part of the ECHL's COVID-19 Voluntary Suspension Policy. The Cyclones plan to return to play for the 2021-22 season.

Coughlin started the 2020-21 season with the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets after signing a professional contract with the team January 27th 2021. Coughlin was added to the Komets training camp roster January 29th 2021 never played a game before being released February 10th 2021. 

Coughlin played last year with the ECHL Maine Mariners, Norfolk Admirals & Cincinnati Cyclones.

Coughlin played four years at the College of Holly Cross before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Maine Mariners March 15th 2019.

Coughlin played one season in Vernon with the 2014-15 Vernon Vipers. In 55 games with the Vipers, Coughlin collected (3-goals-15-assists-18-points).

Johnny Coughlin's Player Profile:

Johnny Coughlin - Elite Prospects

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