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Tuesday, November 3rd

2023-24 ECHL Defenseman of the Year Signs SPC with Gargoyles

2023-24 ECHL Defenseman of the Year Signs SPC with Gargoyles

GREENSBORO, NC – The Greensboro Gargoyles, proud ECHL affiliate of the defending Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes and the AHL’s Chicago Wolves, announced today that veteran defenseman, and 2023-24 ECHL Defenseman of the Year, Patrick Kudla has been signed to a Standard Player Contract (SPC).

Kudla, 30, is a ninth-year professional from Guelph, ON with playing experience in the ECHL, AHL, Slovakia, Czechia, ICEHL, and recently EIHL. While being contracted with the Idaho Steelheads between 2022-2025, Kudla received four AHL call-ups from the Colorado Eagles, Tucson Roadrunners, Syracuse Crunch, and Calgary Wranglers. In 171 ECHL appearances with the Steelheads, he recorded 140 points (26G-114A), and finished at a point per game in 2023-24 leading to his ECHL Defenseman of the Year nomination with 60 points (10G-50A) in 60 games played.

Kudla opened this season with the Manchester Storm in the EIHL, appearing in seven games while recording four assists. He will now return back to North America to join the Gargoyles. 

The Gargoyles host the Maine Mariners for three games on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 5-7. Thursday, the weekend opens at 10:30 AM on School Day, welcoming students from across the state of North Carolina. Then, Doyle casts his spell on Wizard Weekend Friday and Saturday night at 7 PM. Don’t miss a moment of the action, get your tickets now at gargoyleshockey.com.

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