Hat Tricks Re-Sign Goaltender Frankie McClendon

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

McClendon, 32, is coming off a strong 2024-25 campaign in Danbury, where he went 10-2-0 with a 3.46 goals-against average and .905 save percentage across 14 appearances. Between Jan. 30 and April 5, he won eight straight games, matching the franchise record for consecutive victories by a goaltender. He also turned in a flawless playoff outing, stopping all three shots he faced.

Prior to last season, the veteran netminder spent two years with the Hat Tricks, highlighted by a standout 2022-23 season in which he went 10-2-0 with a 2.19 GAA and .917 save percentage, helping backstop Danbury to the league’s best record and the Commissioner’s Cup championship.

The following season (2023-24), he started in Danbury before finishing the campaign with the Carolina Thunderbirds, where he posted a 6-1-0 record with a 2.94 GAA and .923 save percentage.

The Oakland, California, native began his pro career in 2015-16 with the Berlin River Drivers (FHL) before later suiting up for the St. Clair Shores Fighting Saints and Carolina Thunderbirds. His best early-career performance came in 2018-19 with Carolina, when he went 9-1-0 with a 2.61 GAA and .910 save percentage, followed by a perfect 4-0-0 record with a 1.25 GAA, .926 save percentage and one shutout for the Thunderbirds in 2019-20.

Since debuting in professional hockey, the 6-foot, 195-pounder has played parts of eight seasons in the FPHL/FHL with Danbury, the Elmira River Sharks, Columbus River Dragons, the Thunderbirds, Mentor Ice Breakers, the River Drivers and the Fighting Saints. He has also earned opportunities in other leagues, appearing for the Fayetteville Marksmen (SPHL) and receiving loans to the Birmingham Bulls (SPHL) and the Atlanta Gladiators of the ECHL.

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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.