Hat Tricks Announce 2025 Opening Night Roster
DANBURY — The Danbury Hat Tricks have announced their 2025 Opening Night roster, featuring 12 forwards, seven defensemen and three goaltenders. Ten players on the final roster appeared in at least one game with Danbury during the 2024–25 season.
The Hat Tricks open the regular season at home for the fifth time in six seasons, facing the Port Huron Prowlers tonight (Friday, Oct. 10). Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Danbury Ice Arena.
Forwards (12)
6 Troy Harwell
11 Denis Zaychik
12 Genaro Fronduto
16 Josh Newberg
19 Jonny Ruiz
55 Zach Pamaylaon
67 Jesse Swanson
88 Austan Bellefeuille
91 Alexander Legkov
93 Josh Tomasi
95 Ethan Esposito
96 Mathias Tellström
Defense (7)
2 Charlie Bedard
4 Artur Kharisov
9 Josh Labelle
21 Connor Craig
22 Trey Deloury
71 Demitris Christou
77 Justin Movalli
Goalies (3)
29 Kyle Penton
31 Andrew Lorusso
40 Frankie McClendon
Loans (4)
17 Noah Robinson – Jacksonville Icemen
13 Vadim Frolov – Tulsa Oilers
Ashton Paul – Inactive
Drew Welsch – Inactive
Injured Reserve (2)
5 Trevor Neumann
90 Brendan Greig
The Danbury Hat Tricks open their sixth season in the Federal Prospects Hockey League on Friday, Oct. 10, with a playoff rematch against the Port Huron Prowlers at the Danbury Ice Arena. Single-game tickets and season ticket packages are on sale now and can be purchased in person at the Hat Tricks office located inside the Danbury Ice Arena at 1 Independence Way in Danbury, by calling (973-713-7547) or emailing (herm@danburyhattricks.com) the office, or online through Tixr. For the latest Hat Tricks news, visit www.danburyhattricks.com, follow the team on Facebook (www.facebook.com/danburyhattricks), Instagram (@danburyhattricks), X (@DanburyHatTrick), TikTok (@danburyhattricks), and YouTube (@DanburyHatTricks), and subscribe to the Hat Tricks' newsletter.
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.