Iowa Heartlanders Sign Vipers Alumni Coughlin:

The ECHL Iowa Heartlanders have signed former Vernon Vipers forward

Liam Coughlin.

Here is the press release from the Iowa Heartlanders website,

Heartlanders bring on forward Coughlin, defenseman Boscq, goaltender DeRidder | Iowa Heartlanders

Coughlin will join former Vernon Vipers forward Odeen Tufto. The Iowa Heartlanders signed Tufto July 14th 2023. Tufto played one season in Vernon with the 2015-16 Vernon Vipers.

Coughlin played the past two seasons with the ECHL Worcester Railers. Coughlin signed with the Railers as a free agent August 3rd 2021. In 52 games last season, Coughlin collected (10-goals-12-assists-22-points).

During the 2021-22 season Coughlin was called up to the American Hockey League, playing with the Bridgeport Islanders, Springfield Thunderbirds & Providence Bruins before being returned to the ECHL/Worcester Railers.

Coughlin played four seasons at Vermont University 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 - Stats & Facts - Elite Prospects