DANBURY SELECTS FORMER HAT TRICK GLEB BANDURKIN IN FPHL DISPERSAL DRAFT

DANBURY – On June 11th, 2026, the Danbury Hat Tricks selected forward Gleb Bandurkin with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 FPHL Dispersal Draft.

Bandurkin, 26, spent the 2025-2026 season with the Athens Rock Lobsters in the FPHL. With the continental division winners, the Moscow native filled up the stat sheet, scoring 23 goals and 33 assists in 46 games. Producing more than a point per game, Bandurkin finished 4th on the team in points in his second year in the FPHL.

The forward returns to Danbury having spent his rookie season in the Hat City during the 2024-2025 campaign. Appearing in 52 games, the Russian led the team in goals, assists and points (33 goals, 35 assists, 68 points). His time in Danbury included two hat tricks, one four-goal game, a five-point outing, and three other four-point nights.

Head Coach John Bierchen and General Manager A.J. Galante released a joint statement on the selection – “Bandurkin was our #1 target and we’re excited we got him. We’re confident we can find a way to get him back into a Hat Tricks jersey come October.”

The entire Hat Tricks organization extends a warm welcome back to Gleb Bandurkin.

ABOUT DANBURY HAT TRICKS:

The Danbury Hat Tricks are a professional hockey team based in Danbury, CT and compete in the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL). Since their founding in 2019, the 2023 Commissioner's Cup Champions have brought thrilling, fast-paced, and hard-hitting hockey to the Danbury Ice Arena, earning a reputation for their competitive spirit, electric atmosphere and strong community ties. The team is dedicated to providing an unforgettable game-day experience for fans of all ages while proudly representing the city of Danbury.

Off the ice, the Hat Tricks are committed to fostering connections within the local community through outreach programs with schools, businesses and charities. By developing top-tier hockey talent and growing the sport in the region, the Hat Tricks aim to bring the community together and deliver entertainment that leaves a lasting impact.

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