KENNY GRANACKER JOINING HAT TRICKS FOR FINAL WEEKEND

Danbury - The Hat Tricks are excited to announce the signing of forward Kenny Granacker. The Brookfield, Connecticut native will join the team for the final two games of the regular season.

Granacker comes to Danbury after a season down in Florida with the Florida Eels of the USPHL. In the 2024-2025 season, Kenny scored 5 goals and added 15 assists in 38 games. Before last season, Granacker had played for the Danbury Hat Tricks’ NA3HL team from 2022-2024, tallying 13 goals and 5 assists in 80 games.

I got a chance to speak with Kenny ahead of his Hat Tricks FPHL debut. “One of my private coaches had come up and talked to me [about the opportunity to play for Danbury] ... I did a lot of preparation, about three months went by and I was like, ‘alright I’m ready, I’m up to where I needed to be,’ and just got the shot.”

Granacker grew up in nearby Brookfield, graduating from Brookfield High School in 2022 after playing for the BBDI co-op hockey team (Brookfield, Bethel, Danbury, Immaculate). Leading the IceCats behind the bench during his high school career was a familiar face – his father Rusty.

“When I was a mite he was coaching me, and he was the coach of the high school team for close to 30 years…He’s been a major influence in my hockey career, pushing me through, and playing for him at the high school level was a great experience.”

Just over four years after his last high school game playing for his father, Kenny will skate onto the ice Friday night with his dad watching from the stands.

“It’s really exciting…But it’s also a bit of a dream come true. You grow up here, when I was young I saw the games and was like ‘wow that’s something purposeful to shoot for,’ and I think I nailed it on the head, but we’ll see this Friday.”

Alongside the idea of playing for his hometown team, Granacker is foremost ready to prove he belongs. “I’m grateful for the opportunity everyone has given me. I know I’m not guaranteed anything. I have a lot to prove. I’m ready to go, I’m super excited about this game. I got plenty to prove and then some.”

Granacker and the Hat Tricks will be in action for the final home game this Friday, April 10th at 7:30pm vs the Binghamton Black Bears at the Danbury Ice Arena.

The Danbury Hat Tricks continue their sixth season in the Federal Prospects Hockey League on Friday, April 10th (7:30 p.m.) at the Danbury Ice Arena, to take on the Binghamton Black Bears. 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.

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.