HAT TRICKS RESIGN FORWARD IAN TOOKENAY

DANBURY – The Danbury Hat Tricks announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward Ian Tookenay on a PTO contract for the 2026-27 season.

Tookenay, 26, recently finished his rookie season in the FPHL with the Hat Tricks in 2025-2026. After signing with Danbury two weeks into the season on October 23rd, 2025, the Ontario native established himself as a top-four defenseman for Head Coach John Bierchen and company, appearing in 41 total games.

Tookenay finished the season with 1 goal and 22 assists, ending as the team’s third-highest-scoring defenseman. With only 32 penalty minutes, he also averaged less than 1 PIM per game while logging significant ice time.

Before his time in Danbury, Tookenay played four seasons of collegiate hockey at Salve Regina University (61 games, 11 points) and Norwich University (5 games). At Salve, he played alongside fellow Hat Trick Kaiden Kanderka.

Hat Tricks General Manager A.J. Galante offered a statement on the signing – “Ian Tookenay does all the things that you do not see on the score sheet. When it comes to the defensive position, you want reliability, and Tooks has been just that. He is a steady, dependable player who also is a leader both on and off the ice. He does everything asked of him and played through many injuries last season. I see him really making a name for himself this season and separating himself from most of the defenseman in this league.”

The Hat Tricks are excited to welcome back Ian Tookenay to Danbury!

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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