Monday, February 7, 2022

Railers Loan Ex Viper Coughlin To Springfield Thunderbirds:

The ECHL Worcester Railers have loaned former Vernon Vipers forward Liam

Coughlin to the American Hockey League Springfield Thunderbirds.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - Jan. 6

Coughlin is in his first season with the ECHL Worcester Railers, after signing a professional contract August 3rd 2021. In 22 games this season, Coughlin has (5-goals-10-assists-15-points). 

This is Coughlin's second stint in the American Hockey League after the Bridgeport Islanders signed Coughlin to a professional tryout contract December 28th 2021 but was released after two games January 2nd 2022.

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 his first 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 has yet to play 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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