Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild, announced the signing of defenseman Josh Atkinson to a contract for the 2018-19 season.
Atkinson joins the Americans after playing the last three seasons with the Atlanta Gladiators. He had 14 points (4g-10a) in 32 games last season with Atlanta.
The resident of Spruce Grove, Alberta had his best season as a professional two seasons ago with the Gladiators, tallying 50 points (10g-40a) in 66 games. He also played in two games in the American Hockey League with Chicago.
Atkinson played his college hockey at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, where he was a member of the WCHA All-Academic Team in 2013-14.
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