GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – The Adirondack Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils and American Hockey League’s Utica Comets, announced that the club has signed defenseman Brendan Dowler to a contract for the 2026-27 season.
Dowler, 29, was acquired by Adirondack from Fort Wayne on June 17, 2026 to complete a future considerations trade with the Komets. Dowler appeared in 15 games last season with Worcester, Tahoe and Kalamazoo, totaling two points (1g-1a) and a +7 rating.
The Marbledale, Connecticut native has recorded 24 points (8g-16a) and 176 penalty minutes in 123 SPHL games with Huntsville and Knoxville.
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