Knight Monsters sign Ladyman

STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Knight Monsters, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vegas Golden Knights and the American Hockey League’s Henderson Silver Knights, announced the signing of rookie defenseman Mike Ladyman.

Ladyman joins the Knight Monsters from the Orlando Solar Bears, where he skated in two games at the end of last season following the conclusion of his collegiate career.

The Winnipeg, Manitoba native spent four seasons with Mount Royal University, appearing in 112 contests with 37 points (7g-30a).

Ladyman spent three seasons in the Western Hockey League from 2018-21, appearing in 96 total games for the Spokane Chiefs and Winnipeg Ice, where he amassed 30 points (4g-26a).

Following the conclusion of his WHL career, Ladyman put up 43 points (6g-37a) in 52 games for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the British Columbia Hockey League during the 2021-22 season, which led all defensemen on the club.