Tessier rejoins Cyclones

Cincinnati, Ohio -The Cincinnati Cyclones have signed defenseman Andrew Tessierto a contract for the 2019-20 season.

The Cyclones are the ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres and the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans.

Tessier appeared in 37 games with the Adirondack Thunder last season, dishing out five assists and racking up 40 penalty minutes in penalties on the process. He was signed by the Cyclones prior to training camp last season, and skated in on one preseason game for the team, registering an assist. He was one of the final cuts at the close of training camp, however was re-signed at the beginning of the season. He was then dealt to the Thunder on October 23 in exchange for future considerations.

Prior to turning pro, Tessier spent four seasons with Laurentian University and Lakehead University in Canada. In 67 collegiate games, the Elliot Lake, Ontario native accounted for 13 points (3g-10a). He split his junior hockey career between the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League and the Drummondville Voltigeurs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. In 93 games across two seasons, Tessier recorded five assists along with 65 penalty minutes.