Hat Tricks Sign Forward Jake Raleigh

DANBURY — The Danbury Hat Tricks announced today that they have agreed to terms with forward Jake Raleigh on a contract for the 2025-26 season.

Raleigh, 28, joins the Hat Tricks following a 2024-25 campaign split between the SPHL and FPHL. The Raleigh, North Carolina, native appeared in 43 games with the Macon Mayhem (SPHL), recording 17 points (nine goals, eight assists), while also seeing time with the Motor City Rockers (five games) and Columbus River Dragons (one game, one goal) earlier in the year.

“Jake is a guy who plays a full 200 feet every shift," Hat Tricks general manager AJ Galante said. "He’s an absolute workhorse with proven success in both our league and the SPHL. We were close to signing him over the summer, so we’re really excited to have a second chance to bring him in.”

The 5-foot-9, 165-pounder enjoyed his best professional season in 2022-23 with the Mississippi Sea Wolves (FPHL), posting 55 points (24 goals, 31 assists) in 51 games. He also played briefly for the Delaware Thunder during the 2021-22 campaign, the same year he concluded a four-year collegiate career at Post University (NCAA Division III).

At Post, Raleigh was a consistent offensive contributor, totaling 61 points (31 goals, 30 assists) in 103 career games from 2017-22.

The Danbury Hat Tricks continue their sixth season in the Federal Prospects Hockey League on Friday, Oct. 17 against the Binghamton Black Bears at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton before returning home versus the Black Bears on Saturday, Oct. 18. 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.