Hat Tricks Sign G Ayden Pierce on Standard Contract

DANBURY — The Hat Tricks announced today that they have agreed to terms with goaltender Ayden Pierce on a contract for the 2025-26 season.

Pierce, 21, joins Danbury after starting the season at Misericordia University, where he appeared in nine games and went 1-4-1 with a 2.97 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage.

Before playing for the Cougars, the Oshawa, Ontario, native spent the 2024–25 season with the Boston Jr. Terriers of the National Collegiate Development Conference. Pierce went 10-12-2 in 24 games, posting a 3.49 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage.

Pierce joined Kyle Penton and Ricardo Gonzalez as part of the Hat Tricks’ goaltending group ahead of a two-game weekend series against the Watertown Wolves, beginning in Danbury before shifting to Watertown.

The Danbury Hat Tricks continue their sixth season in the Federal Prospects Hockey League on Saturday, Jan. 24 (7:30 p.m.) in Watertown, NY to take on the Watertown Wolves. Single-game tickets and partial season ticket packages are on sale 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.