Hat Tricks Send Forward Denis Zaychik to Indiana

DANBURY — The Danbury Hat Tricks have traded forward Denis Zaychik to the Indiana Sentinels in exchange for financial considerations.

Zaychik, 28, had a strong offensive output with the Venom last season, recording 33 points (10 goals, 23 assists) and 17 penalty minutes in 32 games. Before joining the Venom, the Gomel, Belarus, native competed internationally in Finland’s Suomi-sarja with JHT (17 points in 18 games), Israel’s Ashdod Chiefs (11 points in six games, eight in playoffs) and Kfar Saba Wolves (21 points in six games, five in playoffs). He also skated in two games with New Zealand’s West Auckland Admirals (three points in two games) in the NZIHL. In Israel, he helped lead his teams to multiple titles, including the IEHL Championship, IEHL USA Challenge Cup and Israeli Championship.

His first FPHL and North American hockey experience came in 2019-20 with the Watertown Wolves, where he scored two goals in eight games.

During 2023-24, he split the season between HK Brest in Belarus (12 points in 39 games), SHKM Baník Hodonín in Czechia3 (17 points in 14 games), and the IEHL’s Ashdod Dolphins (15 points in six games, seven in playoffs). His performances earned him team success abroad, including an IEHL Championship in Israel and a Belarus Silver Medal with HK Brest.

The Danbury Hat Tricks continue their sixth season in the Federal Prospects Hockey League on Saturday, Oct. 25 (7:30 p.m.) and Sunday, Oct. 26 (12:30 p.m.) in Columbus, Indiana versus the Indiana Sentinels. 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.