Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Bridgeport Islanders Return Ex Viper Coughlin To ECHL:

The American Hockey League Bridgeport Islanders have returned former Vernon

Vipers forward Liam Coughlin back to the ECHL Worcester Railers. 

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - Jan. 2

The Islanders signed Coughlin to a professional contract December 28th 2021. Coughlin went pointless in two games with the Islanders.

Coughlin is in his first season with the ECHL Worcester Railers, after signing a professional contract August 3rd 2021. In 18 games this season with the Railers, Coughlin has (5-goals-9-assists-14-points).

Coughlin didn't play hockey last season. Coughlin last played professional hockey during the 2019-20 season, splitting the season with the American Hockey League Rockford IceHogs and the ECHL Indy Fuel. 

Coughlin played four seasons at the University of Vermont from 2015-2019 before signing a professional contract with the American Hockey League Rockford IceHogs May 19th 2019.

Coughlin was drafted 130th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in Round 5 at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Coughlin didn't play a game with the Oilers, was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks July 6th 2015. Coughlin hasn't played a game with the Blackhawks.

Coughlin played two seasons in Vernon from 2013-2015. In 107 games with the Vipers, Coughlin collected (38-goals-67 assists-105 points).

Liam Coughlin's Player Profile:

Liam Coughlin - Elite Prospects

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