A Fresh Signing for the Thunder
The Adirondack Thunder have announced the re‑signing of forward Jacob Slipec for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign, locking the 24‑year‑old into a contract that promises continuity for a team looking to sharpen its attack.
Slipec’s first taste of professional ice time came in just six games last season, where he managed a modest output but impressed coaches enough to earn a second look.
During his collegiate years at the University of Nebraska‑Omaha, the forward logged seven points across 33 appearances, a period that honed his two‑way abilities and prepared him for the rigors of pro hockey.
From the West Coast to the Adirondacks
Before reaching the ECHL, Slipec spent four years in the British Columbia Hockey League, compiling 87 points — 41 goals and 48 assists — in 161 games while skating for Chilliwack, Powell and Surrey.
A native of White Rock, British Columbia, he brings a blend of Canadian junior experience and American college development that could prove valuable as the Thunder aim to contend.
Having grown up in the suburbs of Vancouver, Slipec’s journey took him eastward to the University of Nebraska‑Omaha before landing with the Thunder, a path that reflects both adaptability and ambition.
The organization hopes his penalty‑minute discipline and work ethic will translate into more than just statistical contributions, potentially influencing the club’s culture as it pushes for a deeper playoff run.