Vadim Frolov Traded to Pee Dee IceCats

DANBURY — The Danbury Hat Tricks have announced the trade of forward Vadim Frolov to the Pee Dee IceCats in exchange for defenseman Austin Pickford and the rights to Quad City Storm (Southern Professional Hockey League) forward Eimantas Noreika.

Pickford, 28, appeared in 13 games for the IceCats this season, recording one goal and six assists for seven points.The veteran defenseman is in his third season after debuting with the Elmira River Sharks in 2023-24 and playing for the Poughkeepsie Venom last season.

Frolov, 22, rejoined the Hat Tricks on Nov. 12 after returning from a loan to the Birmingham Bulls of the SPHL. In eight games this season, he recorded four goals and two assists, including two power-play goals.

Last season, in his rookie year and only full season with Danbury, the St. Petersburg, Russia native produced 49 points and six game-winning goals, finishing fourth on the team in goals and fifth in points. The 6-foot-2, 215-pounder also led the team in penalty minutes with 122.

In 58 games over two seasons with the Hat Tricks, Frolov totaled 25 goals and 30 assists for 55 points, averaging 0.9 points per game.

The Danbury Hat Tricks continue their sixth season in the Federal Prospects Hockey League on Friday, Dec. 19 (7:00 p.m.) and Saturday, Dec. 20 (7:00 p.m.) in Binghamton, NY, against 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.

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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.