2026–27 · NAHL

Roster

Now boarding: 30 players cleared for the 2026–27 season — 16 forwards, 10 defensemen and 4 goaltenders. Open a boarding pass for the full profile.

Final roster

Now Boarding · Flight 2026–27

Every route ends at ELM — Elmira Corning Regional, five minutes from the LECOM Event Center. Player photos from Media Day are on final approach.

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Vitals
Feb 26, 2007Born
6'0"Height
170 lbsWeight
The Allentown, Pa. netminder is back between the pipes for the Aviators. A product of the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite system and Northwood Prep, Shingles also saw OJHL time with the Trenton Golden Hawks.
In 10 games for Elmira last season he improved his save percentage to .903 and shut out the Philadelphia Rebels on March 3.
From the flight deck
“Jake has proven he can win games for us. He is an athletic goalie and I am looking forward to seeing how he progresses this year.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Styles his game after Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros.
Career highs · single game
45Savesvs Rochester Jr. Americans · 3/17/26
48Shots facedvs Rochester Jr. Americans · 3/17/26
1.000Save %Multiple times
1Shutoutsvs Philadelphia Rebels · 3/3/26
Flight log
Season Team GP W L GAA SV% SO
2025–26 Aviators 10 3 3 3.29 .903 1
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broh-ZEE-nuh
Vitals
Dec 10, 2007Born
6'0"Height
165 lbsWeight
The Hamburg, N.Y. defenseman comes to Elmira from the Buffalo Jr. Sabres of the OJHL, where he played 43 games in 2025-26.
From the flight deck
“Marek is bringing his experience from the OJHL to us and is going to be an all-around good defenseman.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Styles his game after defenseman Darren Raddysh.
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2026–27 Aviators 1 0 0 0 0.00 0
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EBER-sohld
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Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2026–27 Aviators 1 0 1 1 1.00 0
Vitals
Feb 16, 2008Born
5'9"Height
161 lbsWeight
George got a two-game NAHL taste in 2024-25, then returned to St. Louis Blues 18U AAA for 2025-26 and put up 14 points in 37 games.
From the flight deck
“Tanner brings a high compete level for us. He wins battles against bigger, stronger players and will be an all-around good defenseman for us.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Styles his game after defenseman Quinn Hughes.
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2026–27 Aviators 1 0 0 0 0.00 0
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FES-tuh
Vitals
May 9, 2007Born
5'10"Height
174 lbsWeight
Back in Elmira after playing some games with the Aviators late last season, Festa spent most of 2025-26 torching the scoresheet for the Connecticut Chiefs — 91 points and 45 goals in 44 games.
From the flight deck
“Max plays like a water bug. He can shoot, he can make plays, he can play in the defensive zone and he plays both center and wing.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
The game he's circling: Danbury — he's from Connecticut, and the family will be in the stands.
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2026–27 Aviators 1 0 0 0 0.00 2
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COLE-muhn
Vitals
Jun 20, 2006Born
6'2"Height
181 lbsWeight
Back for a third consecutive season, the Imperial, Mo. forward split last year between Elmira and the BCHL's Victoria Grizzlies. Before junior hockey he was a St. Louis AAA Blues product.
Kohlmann returns with one of the best points-per-game marks on the roster — he opened last season with nine points in his first seven games and finished with nine multi-point nights.
From the flight deck
“We're happy to have him back from the BCHL. We think he can lead us offensively. He finds space in the slot a lot and has a great shot.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Looking forward to the games against the defending champion Maryland Black Bears.
Career highs · single game
2GoalsMultiple times
2AssistsMultiple times
2PointsMultiple times
5ShotsMultiple times
17PIMvs New Jersey Titans · 12/6/24
+2Plus/minusMultiple times
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2024–25 Aviators 40 4 4 8 0.20 25
2025–26 Aviators 34 15 16 31 0.91 63
2026–27 Aviators 1 0 0 0 0.00 0
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Vitals
Dec 11, 2007Born
6'2"Height
185 lbsWeight
The Farmington, Minn. blueliner played for Fairbanks Ice Dogs AAA and Lakeville South High, closing his final high-school season with 28 points in 31 games.
From the flight deck
“Gavin is a strong defender who knows how to move the puck well. His strength really helps us win puck battles in the corner.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Favorite part of Elmira: his favorite burrito place, Moe's.
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2026–27 Aviators 1 0 0 0 0.00 0
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MAG-lee-oh
Vitals
Feb 27, 2006Born
6'3"Height
212 lbsWeight
The only Aviator entering year three, Maglio has been in Elmira since the club joined the NAHL — and he is the franchise's all-time leader in goals (34), assists (38) and points (72). He was one of three Aviators to play all 59 games last season.
In one ten-game stretch last year he scored seven goals and 11 points, including a three-goal night against New Hampshire on February 7.
From the flight deck
“Matthew is coming back to us for a third season and we expect him to be a leader on and off the ice. He is a big two-way player who utilizes his physicality and shot to make plays.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Favorite career moment: the hat trick against New Hampshire last season.
Career highs · single game
3Goalsvs New Hampshire · 2/7/26
2AssistsMultiple times
3PointsMultiple times
8Shotsvs New Hampshire · 2/7/26
12PIMvs New Jersey Titans · 3/6/26
+2Plus/minusMultiple times
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2024–25 Aviators 57 16 8 24 0.42 32
2025–26 Aviators 59 18 30 48 0.81 44
2026–27 Aviators 1 0 1 1 1.00 2
Vitals
Jun 20, 2008Born
5'10"Height
170 lbsWeight
The Wynnewood, Pa. forward arrives from the North Jersey Avalanche, where he scored 26 points in 29 games last season.
From the flight deck
“Sam has good vision for where the play is going and will provide us some offense.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Favorite nickname on the team: Soupy (Max Campbell).
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VAR-ah-dee
Vitals
Aug 11, 2009Born
5'9"Height
160 lbsWeight
Varady lit up St. Louis Blues 16U AAA for 51 points in 41 games, then added three more in eight games in the 16U Tier 1 Elite Hockey League.
From the flight deck
“Colin is a young player who has an excellent shot. He doesn't allow bigger players to bully him and sees the game well.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Favorite part of camp: being around the team in the Elmira College dorms.
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pro-ko-PEE-ak
Vitals
May 7, 2006Born
6'5"Height
185 lbsWeight
Prokopiak grew up in the Polish national league and on the Polish junior international team, most recently playing 30 games for Unia Oświęcim.
From the flight deck
“Kacper is a big, tall defenseman who is coming over from Europe, so we expect him to play a physical game. He possesses and moves the puck well, and has a really good shot from the point.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Styles his game after Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski.
Vitals
Dec 18, 2007Born
5'11"Height
175 lbsWeight
A left-shot forward who joined the Aviators from the Stratford Warriors, Ferguson opened his NAHL account in his first game — a power-play goal in the season opener at Danbury on September 11, 2026.
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2026–27 Aviators 1 1 0 1 1.00 0
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NOH-vak (like the tennis player)
Vitals
Nov 22, 2007Born
5'11"Height
183 lbsWeight
Born in Toronto, Novak joins from Slovakia, where he spent his last three seasons with Barani Banská Bystrica and the Slovak junior international team — 37 points in 38 games in 2025-26.
From the flight deck
“Lucas is a very skilled player. He can score goals, make plays and be a good setup guy for us.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Styles his game after forward Bobby McMann.
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2026–27 Aviators 1 0 0 0 0.00 0
Vitals
Mar 6, 2007Born
5'11"Height
181 lbsWeight
Acquired via trade from the Danbury Hat Tricks, Judge played 52 NAHL games last season and came up through the Bishop Kearney Selects in his native Rochester.
From the flight deck
“Matthew is a veteran defender that will be a leader for us. He has good mobility, he sees plays well and shuts them down.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Favorite hockey memory: a 2-on-2 overtime goal in the Silver Stick semifinals.
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2024–25 Jr. Americans 6 0 0 0 0.00 2
2025–26 Hat Tricks 52 0 13 13 0.25 26
2026–27 Aviators 1 0 0 0 0.00 0
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Vitals
Aug 6, 2007Born
6'4"Height
201 lbsWeight
Born on the U.S.–Canada border in Lewiston, N.Y., McGuire returns for his second season. He came up through the Buffalo Jr. Sabres AAA program, then the Danbury Hat Tricks and the OJHL's Niagara Falls Canucks.
In 2025-26 he set NAHL career highs in goals (8), assists (5) and points (13) — and brought the sandpaper, with a team-high 77 penalty minutes. After his Aviators career he is headed home to play Division I hockey for the Niagara Purple Eagles.
From the flight deck
“Max is a big physical player for us. He can dig pucks out of the corner and possesses an elite shot.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Styles his game after Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk.
Career highs · single game
1GoalsMultiple times
2AssistsMultiple times
3Pointsvs Danbury Hat Tricks · 10/25/25
2Shotsvs Johnstown Tomahawks · 11/14/25
27PIMvs New Jersey Titans · 9/14/25
+2Plus/minusMultiple times
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2024–25 Hat Tricks 22 1 0 1 0.05 36
2025–26 Aviators 31 8 5 13 0.42 77
2026–27 Aviators 1 0 0 0 0.00 0
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tim-oh-FAE KOR-oh-ber
Vitals
Feb 8, 2008Born
6'2"Height
205 lbsWeight
Stepping up from the Elmira Junior Aviators, Korober scored 37 points in 29 junior games last season and got a three-game NAHL look.
From the flight deck
“Big player, very strong. Looking forward to seeing how he translates his game to junior hockey and how he will help on the offensive end.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Team he's most looking forward to playing: the Maryland Black Bears.
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2026–27 Aviators 1 0 0 0 0.00 2
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muh-CLOY
Vitals
Nov 16, 2007Born
6'0"Height
200 lbsWeight
Another Junior Aviators graduate — the Calgary forward put up 34 points in 26 games for the junior squad last season.
From the flight deck
“Liam is a young player, but he has already shown that he can provide leadership. On the ice he is a good defender and physical player.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Favorite part of Elmira: engaging with the community.
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TREM-blay
Vitals
Feb 13, 2007Born
5'11"Height
162 lbsWeight
The Westfield, Mass. defenseman spent 2025-26 playing prep hockey for the Loomis Chaffee School, tallying nine points in 24 games.
From the flight deck
“Ryder comes from Loomis, so you know he is well schooled — and he shows it in the small parts of the game. He is really good in the defensive zone.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Favorite nickname on the team: Wires (Max McGuire).
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Vitals
Feb 23, 2008Born
5'10"Height
175 lbsWeight
Fullerton played for the Culver Military Academy prep team in 2025-26, scoring 32 points in 61 games.
From the flight deck
“Leo is a great defender who can step up and shut down plays while also using his vision and speed to get the puck through the neutral zone.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Favorite nickname on the team: Soupy (Max Campbell).
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2026–27 Aviators 1 0 1 1 1.00 0
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GAP-ter
The Laramie, Wyo. defenseman brings major-junior pedigree from two seasons with the WHL's Vancouver Giants. He missed most of 2025-26 with a lower-body injury.
From the flight deck
“Kolby is a strong defenseman who brings us a lot of experience from his time in the WHL. He plays physical and will be a leader on and off the ice.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Favorite nickname on the team: Soupy (Max Campbell).
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ba-RA-tah
Vitals
Oct 23, 2006Born
5'10"Height
165 lbsWeight
The Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. forward spent six years in the Jersey Hitmen program, most recently in the NCDC, and scored at over a goal-per-game pace as a senior at Northern Highlands High.
His first NAHL year: 24 points in 47 games and a team-best +10. Against Philadelphia on March 31 he had a two-goal, three-point career night — then added two helpers the very next game. Five points in two games.
From the flight deck
“Jake is a veteran player for us, he plays up the middle or on the wing and does a little bit of everything well. Looking forward to seeing him have a breakout year.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
One of his favorite hockey memories: playing the New Jersey state championship with his high-school friends at the Prudential Center.
Career highs · single game
2Goalsvs Philadelphia Rebels · 3/31/26
2Assistsvs Rochester Jr. Americans · 4/3/26
3Pointsvs Philadelphia Rebels · 3/31/26
5Shotsvs Rochester Jr. Americans · 3/17/26
2PIMMultiple times
+3Plus/minusMultiple times
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2025–26 Aviators 47 6 18 24 0.51 20
2026–27 Aviators 1 0 0 0 0.00 0
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Low
Vitals
Aug 1, 2008Born
6'2"Height
196 lbsWeight
The homegrown one. The Elmira forward — son of president of hockey operations Eddy Lowe — scored 41 points in 28 games for the Elmira Junior Aviators and saw nine NAHL games last season, tallying one assist.
From the flight deck
“John is a young player that I am looking forward to seeing. He provides physicality and aggression and will kill plays for us thanks to his attention to detail in the defensive zone.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Favorite part of Elmira: the support the fans give the Aviators.
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2026–27 Aviators 1 0 0 0 0.00 0
Vitals
Mar 26, 2007Born
5'10"Height
170 lbsWeight
Hailing from the Nickel Capital of Ontario, Campbell returns for a second season. He captained Sudbury's U15 AAA squad, wore an A at U16, and played for the OJHL's Collingwood Blues in 2024-25.
His rookie campaign: 39 points in 56 games, fourth on the team in scoring — and second among all players returning for 2026-27.
From the flight deck
“Max has a great ability to make plays and score, he has great speed and carries the puck well through the neutral zone.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Most looking forward to the NAHL Showcase this year.
Career highs · single game
2GoalsMultiple times
2AssistsMultiple times
3PointsMultiple times
5ShotsMultiple times
15PIMvs Philadelphia Rebels · 3/13/26
+3Plus/minusMultiple times
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2025–26 Aviators 56 16 23 39 0.70 51
2026–27 Aviators 1 0 0 0 0.00 2
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POH-yah-lah
Vitals
Nov 12, 2006Born
5'10"Height
170 lbsWeight
The Finnish forward will once again travel just under 4,000 miles to join the Aviators. Pohjola played four seasons in the Finnish junior system, topping out at U20 — his best year came for Kärpät in 2023-24, with 26 points in 42 games.
His first North American season was productive: seven goals and 15 points in 40 games, with a team-high three game-winning goals.
From the flight deck
“Nico is a Swiss Army knife for us. He is good in the defensive end, he can read plays well and provides offense.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Favorite career moment: winning the U18 Finnish championship.
Career highs · single game
2GoalsMultiple times
2Assistsvs New Hampshire · 2/7/26
2PointsMultiple times
4ShotsMultiple times
2PIMMultiple times
+2Plus/minusMultiple times
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2025–26 Aviators 40 7 8 15 0.38 14
2026–27 Aviators 1 0 0 0 0.00 0
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oh-BRIAN
Vitals
Jan 14, 2007Born
6'1"Height
190 lbsWeight
O'Brien played his last three seasons for the Seaforce Performance Academy, peaking in 2024-25 with a .917 save percentage and 2.64 goals-against average over 29 games.
From the flight deck
“Connor is a patient goalie, he is great at handling the puck and getting us out of our zone.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Styles his game after Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith.
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SIH-mard
Vitals
May 18, 2007Born
6'5"Height
215 lbsWeight
The Omaha netminder joins from Okanagan Hockey Academy Colorado's 18U team, where he posted a .907 save percentage in 20 games last season.
From the flight deck
“Eli is a big goalie who plays very patiently. When he is in net pucks always find a way to hit him.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Styles his game after Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger.
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Vitals
Nov 25, 2006Born
6'2"Height
200 lbsWeight
The Denver defenseman played three seasons of prep hockey at Proctor Academy, then opened last year with 30 points in 39 NCDC games for the Lewiston MAINEiacs before the Aviators picked him up.
Changing leagues didn't change the results: 17 points in 22 games, including an eight-game point streak that started with a career-high three-point night against New Hampshire on February 7 and ran a full month.
From the flight deck
“Kevin is an offensive defenseman who had a great end to last season. He has a great ability to get pucks on net on the power play as well. Looking forward to seeing him continue that this year.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
Favorite part of Elmira as a town: the support the Aviators receive.
Career highs · single game
2Goalsvs Maine Nordiques · 3/21/26
2AssistsMultiple times
3Pointsvs New Hampshire · 2/7/26
8Shotsvs Northeast Generals · 3/28/26
4PIMvs Northeast Generals · 3/28/26
+3Plus/minusvs Philadelphia Rebels · 3/21/26
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2025–26 Aviators 22 6 11 17 0.77 16
2026–27 Aviators 1 0 0 0 0.00 0
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KUR-kuh
Vitals
Mar 20, 2007Born
6'2"Height
190 lbsWeight
Kurka played two full seasons in the Czech U20 league with Sparta Praha, recording 27 points in 49 games last year.
From the flight deck
“Adam possesses a fantastic shot, sees the play well, which combined with his skill can create dangerous chances.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
The game he's circling: the home opener in Elmira on October 2.
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Cael like the vegetable · pri-MAN-tee
Vitals
May 3, 2006Born
5'11"Height
176 lbsWeight
From the suburbs of the City of Brotherly Love, Primanti grew up in the Philadelphia Jr. Flyers system and played two seasons of high-school hockey at Owen J. Roberts. In 2024-25 he went north to the MJHL's Northern Manitoba Blizzard — and scored an unassisted shorthanded goal in game three of the finals on the way to a seven-game championship win.
In his first NAHL season he was an iron man: 57 of 59 games, with 17 assists and 21 points.
From the flight deck
“Cael provides leadership for us on and off the ice, he is a really good centerman and face-off taker in our league. I am looking forward to see him have a break out year.”— Head Coach Leeor Shtrom
In-flight note
The game he's most looking forward to: the home opener on October 2.
Career highs · single game
1GoalsMultiple times
2AssistsMultiple times
2PointsMultiple times
3Shotsvs Philadelphia Rebels · 3/13/26
2PIMMultiple times
+2Plus/minusvs Philadelphia Rebels · 3/31/26
Flight log
Season Team GP G A PTS PTS/GP PIM
2025–26 Aviators 57 4 17 21 0.37 16
2026–27 Aviators 1 1 0 1 1.00 0
Vitals
Sep 1, 2007Born
6'3"Height
179 lbsWeight
Joined the Aviators from the GOJHL's Port Colborne Sailors.

Season	Team	GP	W	L	GAA	SV%	SO
2025–26	Aviators	10	3	3	3.29	.903	1

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2026–27	Aviators	1	0	0	0	0.00	0

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2026–27	Aviators	1	0	1	1	1.00	0

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2026–27	Aviators	1	0	0	0	0.00	0

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2026–27	Aviators	1	0	0	0	0.00	2

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2024–25	Aviators	40	4	4	8	0.20	25
2025–26	Aviators	34	15	16	31	0.91	63
2026–27	Aviators	1	0	0	0	0.00	0

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2026–27	Aviators	1	0	0	0	0.00	0

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2024–25	Aviators	57	16	8	24	0.42	32
2025–26	Aviators	59	18	30	48	0.81	44
2026–27	Aviators	1	0	1	1	1.00	2

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2026–27	Aviators	1	1	0	1	1.00	0

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2026–27	Aviators	1	0	0	0	0.00	0

Season	Team	GP	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2024–25	Jr. Americans	6	0	0	0.00	2
2025–26	Hat Tricks	52	13	13	0.25	26
2026–27	Aviators	1	0	0	0.00	0

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2024–25	Hat Tricks	22	1	0	1	0.05	36
2025–26	Aviators	31	8	5	13	0.42	77
2026–27	Aviators	1	0	0	0	0.00	0

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2026–27	Aviators	1	0	0	0	0.00	2

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2026–27	Aviators	1	0	1	1	1.00	0

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2025–26	Aviators	47	6	18	24	0.51	20
2026–27	Aviators	1	0	0	0	0.00	0

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2026–27	Aviators	1	0	0	0	0.00	0

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2025–26	Aviators	56	16	23	39	0.70	51
2026–27	Aviators	1	0	0	0	0.00	2

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2025–26	Aviators	40	7	8	15	0.38	14
2026–27	Aviators	1	0	0	0	0.00	0

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2025–26	Aviators	22	6	11	17	0.77	16
2026–27	Aviators	1	0	0	0	0.00	0

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	PTS/GP	PIM
2025–26	Aviators	57	4	17	21	0.37	16
2026–27	Aviators	1	1	0	1	1.00	0

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