Hat Tricks trade for D Andre Simonchyk and F Zachary Desmarais
The Danbury Hat Tricks have announced the trade of defenseman Andre Simonchyk from the Blue Ridge Bobcats, as well as the rights to forward Zachary Desmarais from the Baton Rouge Zydeco. Both players were traded for financial considerations.
Simonchyk, a 22-year-old Clinton, New York native, has spent the past two seasons (24-26) in the Federal Prospects Hockey League and the Southern Professional Hockey League. During the 2024-25 season, he was a part of the Macon Mayhem (SPHL), the Carolina Thunderbirds, and the Columbus River Dragons. This season, he has been with the Watertown Wolves, Quad City Storm (SPHL), and the Blue Ridge Bobcats before being traded to Danbury.
Desmarais, a 25-year-old from Drummondville, Quebec, Canada, spent the 2021-2025 seasons with the University of Southern Maine (NCAA DIII), posting 35 points (15g, 20a) in 95 games played. The 6-foot forward played 13 games with the Binghamton Black Bears earlier this season, where he posted 1 goal and 4 assists for 5 points. Since his time in Binghamton, Desmarais has been with the Trois-Rivieres Mega Toit in the LHSAAAQ (Canadian AAA Senior Hockey), with Baton Rouge holding his rights.
Welcome to Danbury, Andre and Zach!
The Danbury Hat Tricks continue their sixth season in the Federal Prospects Hockey League on Friday, Jan. 30 (7:30 p.m.) and Saturday, Jan. 31 (7:30 p.m.) in Wytheville, VA to take on the Blue Ridge Bobcats. 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.
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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.