Conacher returns for third season with Adirondack

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – The Adirondack Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils, announced that they have re-signed forward Shane Conacherfor the 2019-20 season. Conacher returns to Glens Falls to play in his third season as a member of the Adirondack Thunder. He recorded 33 points (12g-21a) in 43 games during an emotional year. The 25-year-old was diagnosed with testicular cancer and missed a portion of the season but returned to score the tying goal against the Worcester Railers on March 8 during the Thunder’s Stick it to Cancer Weekend. Conacher first came to the Thunder after being assigned by the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League in 2017-18. The Burlington, Ontario native went on to lead Adirondack in points that season, posting 63 points (20g-43a) in 55 games and finishing with a +10 rating. Conacher turned pro with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL following his senior season at Canisius College in 2015-16 and posted three points (2g-1a) in seven games. He returned to the Marlies for his first full professional season in 2016-17, splitting time between Toronto and their ECHL affiliate, the Orlando Solar Bears.

While in college at Canisius, Conacher notched 106 points (37g-69a) in 108 games played throughout his three seasons. He was named to the NCAA’s AHA First All-Star Team in 2015-16.