Hat Tricks Re-Ink Goaltender Andrew LoRusso

DANBURY — The Danbury Hat Tricks announced today that the team has agreed to terms with goaltender Andrew LoRusso on a PTO contract for the 2025-26 season.

LoRusso, 26, rejoins the Hat Tricks after starting two games last season, both on the road. The 6-foot, 185-pound netminder won his first professional start on Oct. 26 against Hockey Club Venom, making 25 saves in a 9-3 victory. He also stopped 34 shots against the Motor City Rockers on Dec. 6 in a tight shootout defeat.

During the 2024-25 Danbury season, the Peabody, Massachusetts, native dressed in one additional game (April 12) but did not face any action after wrapping up his collegiate career at Western New England University (NCAA III).

LoRusso played four collegiate seasons across three schools, beginning at Becker College in 2020-21 where he posted a .926 save percentage in four games. He then spent two seasons at Rivier University before finishing at Western New England in 2023-24, appearing in 10 games with a .907 save percentage.

Prior to college, LoRusso played two seasons with the New Hampshire Avalanche in the Eastern Hockey League. He helped the team win the 2018-19 EHL championship, going 4-2-0 with a 2.01 goals-against average and .903 save percentage in six playoff games. The following season, he went 11-4-0 with a 1.99 GAA and .919 save percentage over 16 appearances.

In his FPHL career with Danbury, LoRusso has appeared in two games with a 3.84 GAA and .881 save percentage.

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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.