When was Newfoundland Growlers founded?

Newfoundland Growlers was founded in 2018 in St. John's, NL, CAN, Canada.

Where is Newfoundland Growlers based?

Newfoundland Growlers is based in St. John's, NL, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Newfoundland Growlers?

The head coach of Newfoundland Growlers is Matt Cooke.

Who is the captain of Newfoundland Growlers?

The captain of Newfoundland Growlers is Todd Skirving.

What arena does Newfoundland Growlers play in?

Newfoundland Growlers play their home games at Mary Brown's Centre in St. John's, NL, CAN.

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2023-2024 Season

Newfoundland Growlers are 28-28-10 in the 2023-24 ECHL season with 66 points, 6th in the Eastern Conference: North Division and 23rd overall.

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2023-2024 Newfoundland Growlers Roster

Newfoundland Growlers — 2023-2024 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#40	Luke Cavallin (G)	25	2001	Swindon, GBR	6'1"	192	R
	#45	Dryden McKay (G)	28	1997	Downers Grove, IL, USA	6'0"	183	L
	#50	Vyacheslav Peksa (G)	24	2002	Magnitogorsk, RUS	6'3"	194	L
	#35	Brian Wilson (G)	30	1996	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'4"	185	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#21	Matt Brassard (D)	28	1998	Barrie, ON, CAN	6'3"	205	R
	#33	Daniel Cadigan (D)	37	1989	Outer Cove, NL, CAN	6'3"	201	-
	#48	Chase Carter (D)	26	2000	Truro, NS, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#38	Cory Dennis (D)	29	1997	Madison, WI, USA	6'1"	190	L
	#16	Nolan Dillingham (D)	24	2002	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	R
	#26	Lincoln Erne (D)	28	1998	Blaine, MN, USA	6'2"	201	R
	#4	David Farrance (D)	27	1999	Victor, NY, USA	5'11"	190	L
	#55	Joe Gatenby (D)	29	1997	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'0"	194	R
	#14	Jacob Hamilton (D)	30	1995	O'Fallon, MO, USA	6'2"	225	L
	#5	Brennan Kapcheck (D)	29	1996	Mount Prospect, IL, USA	5'9"	161	R
	#13	Joe Masonius (D)	29	1997	Spring Lake, NJ, USA	6'0"	190	L
	#43	James Melindy (D)"A"	32	1993	Goulds, NL, CAN	6'3"	203	R
	#3	Jacob Modry (D)	27	1999	El Segundo, CA, USA	6'6"	216	L
	#25	Owen Norton (D)	28	1998	Ancaster, ON, CAN	5'10"	174	R
	#37	Pat O'Keefe (D)	38	1988	St. John's, NL, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#44	Nathan Staios (D)	25	2001	Atlanta, GA, USA	5'8"	170	L
	#4	Brandon Tabakin (D)	26	2000	Woodbury, NY, USA	5'10"	174	L
	#20	Jonny Tychonick (D)"A"	26	2000	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	172	L
	#24	Josh Victor (D/F)	32	1994	Round Rock, TX, USA	6'4"	212	L
FORWARDS
	#7	Jackson Berezowski (RW/C)	24	2002	Yorkton, SK, CAN	5'10"	179	R
	#6	Brock Caufield (RW)	27	1999	Stevens Point, WI, USA	5'9"	181	R
	#19	Grant Cruikshank (C/LW)	28	1998	Delafield, WI, USA	5'11"	194	L
	#47	Adam Dawe (RW/C)	27	1999	Gander, NL, CAN	5'8"	161	R
	#17	Jordan Escott (C)	35	1991	St. John's, NL, CAN	6'2"	176	L
	#12	Mathieu Gosselin (C/RW)	27	1999	Québec, QC, CAN	5'10"	170	R
	#5	D-Jay Jerome (C/RW)	26	1999	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'3"	209	R
	#23	Isaac Johnson (RW/LW)	27	1999	Andover, MN, USA	6'3"	183	R
	#39	Alex Koopmeiners (LW/C)	34	1992	St. Cloud, MN, USA	5'11"	190	L
	#8	Serron Noel (RW)	26	2000	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'5"	216	R
	#10	Zach O'Brien (C/RW)	34	1992	St. John's, NL, CAN	5'11"	192	R
	#14	Terry Ryan (C)	49	1977	St. John's, NL, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#22	Neil Shea (LW/RW)	27	1999	Marshfield, MA, USA	6'1"	194	L
	#42	Marko Sikic (RW/C)	23	2003	Kitchener, ON, CAN	6'2"	198	R
	#9	Tate Singleton (C/LW)	28	1998	West Lebanon, NH, USA	5'9"	176	L
	#15	Todd Skirving (C)"C"	34	1992	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'2"	190	L
	#27	Keenan Suthers (LW)	28	1998	Tecumseh, ON, CAN	6'8"	245	L
	#49	Ty Voit (W/C)	23	2003	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	5'10"	157	R
	#36	Tyler Weiss (W/C)	26	2000	Raleigh, NC, USA	5'11"	176	L
Position: G: 3, D: 17, F: 15Av Age: 26.11 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

2023-2024 Newfoundland Growlers Staff

Head CoachMatt Cooke
Assoc. CoachGene Reilly
Goaltending CoachMarek Benda
BroadcasterChris Ballard
BroadcasterBen Murphy
Development CoachAdam Pardy
Dir. of Hockey OperationsMike Dixon
Equipment ManagerNick Hornby
Franchise OwnerDean MacDonald
Head Athletic TherapistCole Stevens
Hockey Operations CoordinatorMarcus Power
Video CoachKody Degenstien
VP. of Hockey OperationsKenny O'Leary

Team Staff History

2023-2024 Newfoundland Growlers Captains

"C"

Todd Skirving

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2023-2024 Newfoundland Growlers Demographics

Newfoundland Growlers Facts

Plays in: -
Team Colors: -
Town: St. John's, NL, CAN Map
Founded: 2018

2023-2024 Newfoundland Growlers Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players
19 players
1 player

Experience

Newfoundland Growlers: 2 102 GP
NHL: 10 GP
AHL: 765 GP
DEL: 9 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Mary Brown's Centre
Location: St. John's, NL, CAN
Capacity: 6 250
Construction Year: 2001
Secondary Arena: Conception Bay South Arena

Newfoundland Growlers Games

Newfoundland Growlers — 2023-2024 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
03/30/2024 11:05 PM UTC	Worcester Railers	Newfoundland Growlers	3 - 9	ECHL
03/29/2024 11:05 PM UTC	Worcester Railers	Newfoundland Growlers	3 - 2	ECHL
03/27/2024 11:05 PM UTC	Worcester Railers	Newfoundland Growlers	5 - 2	ECHL
03/24/2024 07:00 PM UTC	Maine Mariners	Newfoundland Growlers	5 - 3	ECHL
03/23/2024 10:00 PM UTC	Maine Mariners	Newfoundland Growlers	2 - 6	ECHL

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Latest Transactions

Newfoundland Growlers — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/04/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Owen Norton (D)	Wheeling Nailers	Details
08/22/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Serron Noel (F)	Tulsa Oilers	Details
07/24/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Brandon Tabakin (D)	Tahoe Knight Monsters	Details
07/10/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Brennan Kapcheck (D)	Tahoe Knight Monsters	Details
06/25/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Mathieu Gosselin (F)	Toronto Marlies	Details
06/10/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Isaac Johnson (F)	Jukurit	Details
06/05/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Jonny Tychonick (D)	Djurgårdens IF	Details
05/24/2024	Confirmed	leaving	Zach O'Brien (F)	Cardiff Devils	Details

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Newfoundland Growlers History and Standings

Newfoundland Growlers — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2023-2024	ECHL	66	28	28	-	-	10	220	234	66	1	6	Expelled
2022-2023	ECHL	72	48	22	-	-	2	271	217	98	1.36	1	Conference Final loss
2021-2022	ECHL	67	42	20	-	-	5	262	191	89	1.33	2	Conference Final loss
2020-2021	ECHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2019-2020	ECHL	60	42	17	-	-	1	240	177	85	1.42	1	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	ECHL	72	43	21	-	-	8	258	207	94	1.31	1	Champion

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Newfoundland Growlers — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	J.J. Piccinich (F)	2026-2027	Belfast Giants	-	10	8	9	17	0
2.	Orrin Centazzo (F)	2026-2027	Angers	Ligue Magnus	11	5	7	12	6
3.	Giorgio Estephan (F)	2026-2027	Visby/Roma	HockeyAllsvenskan	10	4	8	12	0
4.	Zach O'Brien (F)	2026-2027	Nottingham Panthers	-	9	5	6	11	0
5.	Scott Pooley (F)	2026-2027	AIK	HockeyAllsvenskan	13	4	7	11	6
6.	Mathieu Gosselin (F)	2026-2027	Guildford Flames	-	8	3	8	11	2
7.	Matt Bradley (F)	2026-2027	HC Bolzano	ICEHL	12	2	9	11	4
8.	Joseph Duszak (D)	2026-2027	Straubing Tigers	DEL	10	2	8	10	4
9.	Trent Bourque (D)	2026-2027	JYP	Liiga	13	3	6	9	35
10.	Zach Solow (F)	2026-2027	Adler Mannheim	DEL	10	3	5	8	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Newfoundland Growlers — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	26.11
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	25.23
2021-2022	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	25.42
2019-2020	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	24.81
2018-2019	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	25.18

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Newfoundland Growlers — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Zach O'Brien (F)	260	125	214	339
2.	Isaac Johnson (F)	125	64	75	139
3.	Marcus Power (F)	141	58	80	138
4.	Todd Skirving (F)	253	67	65	132
5.	Brady Ferguson (F)	106	54	67	121

Franchise All-Time Goals

Newfoundland Growlers — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Zach O'Brien (F)	260	125	214	339
2.	Todd Skirving (F)	253	67	65	132
3.	Isaac Johnson (F)	125	64	75	139
4.	Marcus Power (F)	141	58	80	138
5.	Brady Ferguson (F)	106	54	67	121

Franchise All-Time Assists

Newfoundland Growlers — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Zach O'Brien (F)	260	125	214	339
2.	Marcus Power (F)	141	58	80	138
3.	Isaac Johnson (F)	125	64	75	139
4.	Brady Ferguson (F)	106	54	67	121
5.	Giorgio Estephan (F)	113	38	67	105

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Newfoundland Growlers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	James Melindy (D)	202	9	56	579
2.	Todd Skirving (F)	253	67	132	168
3.	Simon Kubicek (D)	60	4	14	163
4.	Nathan Noel (F)	55	5	16	129
5.	Matt Bradley (F)	123	25	79	127

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Newfoundland Growlers — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Zach O'Brien (F)	260	125	214	339
2.	Todd Skirving (F)	253	67	65	132
3.	James Melindy (D)	202	9	47	56
4.	Derian Plouffe (F)	152	28	37	65
5.	Garrett Johnston (D)	145	5	51	56

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Newfoundland Growlers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Ben Finkelstein (D)	36	11	62	1.72
2.	Ty Voit (F)	5	2	8	1.60
3.	Pavel Gogolev (F)	60	42	85	1.42
4.	Zach O'Brien (F)	260	125	339	1.30
5.	Grant Cruikshank (F)	35	21	43	1.23

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Newfoundland Growlers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Zach O'Brien (F)	2022-2023	ECHL	59	23	64	87	1.47	8
2.	Zach O'Brien (F)	2021-2022	ECHL	53	28	50	78	1.47	4
3.	Isaac Johnson (F)	2023-2024	ECHL	50	31	37	68	1.36	24
4.	Zach O'Brien (F)	2018-2019	ECHL	53	28	40	68	1.28	6
5.	Pavel Gogolev (F)	2022-2023	ECHL	46	33	32	65	1.41	38

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Newfoundland Growlers — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Pavel Gogolev (F)	2022-2023	ECHL	46	33	32	65	1.41	38
2.	Isaac Johnson (F)	2023-2024	ECHL	50	31	37	68	1.36	24
3.	Todd Skirving (F)	2022-2023	ECHL	70	31	27	58	0.83	33
4.	Scott Pooley (F)	2018-2019	ECHL	60	31	21	52	0.87	23
5.	Brady Ferguson (F)	2018-2019	ECHL	49	30	28	58	1.18	40

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Newfoundland Growlers — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Zach O'Brien (F)	2022-2023	ECHL	59	23	64	87	1.47	8
2.	Ben Finkelstein (D)	2021-2022	ECHL	36	11	51	62	1.72	22
3.	Zach O'Brien (F)	2021-2022	ECHL	53	28	50	78	1.47	4
4.	Zach O'Brien (F)	2018-2019	ECHL	53	28	40	68	1.28	6
5.	Brady Ferguson (F)	2019-2020	ECHL	57	24	39	63	1.11	22

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Newfoundland Growlers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	James Melindy (D)	2018-2019	ECHL	55	4	12	16	0.29	185
2.	Simon Kubicek (D)	2022-2023	ECHL	60	4	10	14	0.23	163
3.	James Melindy (D)	2022-2023	ECHL	47	2	11	13	0.28	162
4.	Chris Martenet (D)	2022-2023	ECHL	53	2	4	6	0.11	113
5.	Tate Singleton (F)	2023-2024	ECHL	59	25	23	48	0.81	102

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

Team played its first 6 home games at Conception Bay South Arena in Conception Bay South, NB.