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 John Snowden.

Who is the captain of Newfoundland Growlers?

The captain of Newfoundland Growlers is James Melindy.

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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2019-2020 Season

Newfoundland Growlers were 42-17-1 in the 2019-20 ECHL season with 85 points, 1st in the Eastern Conference: North Division and 4th overall.

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2019-2020 Newfoundland Growlers Roster

Newfoundland Growlers — 2019-2020 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Parker Gahagen (G)	33	1993	Amherst, NY, USA	6'2"	194	L
	#35	Patrick Munson (G)	31	1995	Hugo, MN, USA	6'2"	190	L
	#35	Angus Redmond (G)	31	1995	Langley, BC, CAN	6'2"	196	L
	#1	A.J. Whiffen (G)	36	1989	Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, CAN	5'11"	194	L
	#30	Maksim Zhukov (G)	27	1999	Kaliningrad, RUS	6'2"	194	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#18	Trent Bourque (D)	28	1998	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'2"	214	L
	#18	Michael Crocock (D)	32	1994	Brantford, ON, CAN	5'10"	185	L
	#21	Joseph Duszak (D)	29	1997	Franklin Square, NY, USA	5'9"	176	R
	#44	Kyle Froese (D)Loan	32	1994	Traverse City, MI, USA	6'0"	190	L
	#38	Miles Gendron (D)	30	1996	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'2"	181	L
	#24	Alex Gudbranson (D)	32	1994	Orleans, ON, CAN	6'3"	238	R
	#46	Derian Hamilton (D)Loan	32	1994	Port McNeill, BC, CAN	6'1"	174	R
	#11	Mac Hollowell (D)	28	1998	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	5'9"	170	R
	#47	Phil Johansson (D)Loan	32	1994	Saint-Lazare, QC, CAN	6'2"	207	L
	#3	Garrett Johnston (D)	31	1995	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	194	L
	#36	Michael Kapla (D)"A"	32	1994	Eau Claire, WI, USA	6'0"	201	L
	#43	James Melindy (D)"C"	32	1993	Goulds, NL, CAN	6'3"	203	R
	#38	Meirs Moore (D)Loan	31	1994	Västervik, SWE	5'9"	185	L
	#8	Evan Neugold (D/F)	34	1992	Goshen, CT, USA	6'2"	194	R
	#4	Tommy Panico (D)	31	1995	Wall, NJ, USA	6'1"	201	L
	#48	Robert Powers (D/LW)	32	1994	Ajax, ON, CAN	6'0"	198	L
	#6	Sergei Sapego (D)	27	1999	Vitebsk, BLR	6'0"	198	L
FORWARDS
	#40	Alec Baer (C)Loan	29	1997	St. Louis Park, MN, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#27	Matt Bradley (C)	29	1997	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	#14	Trey Bradley (C)	30	1996	Tampa, FL, USA	5'10"	163	L
	#17	Justin Brazeau (RW/LW)	28	1998	New Liskeard, ON, CAN	6'5"	220	R
	#39	Colt Conrad (C)	29	1997	Brandon, MB, CAN	5'10"	183	R
	#29	Giorgio Estephan (C/RW)	29	1997	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	196	R
	#22	Brady Ferguson (C)	32	1994	Lewisville, TX, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#7	Reid Jackman (LW)	33	1993	Etobicoke, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#26	Aaron Luchuk (C/LW)	29	1997	Kingston, ON, CAN	5'10"	187	L
	#42	Anthony McVeigh (C)Loan	33	1993	Kemptville, ON, CAN	5'10"	190	R
	#10	Zach O'Brien (C/RW)"A"	34	1992	St. John's, NL, CAN	5'11"	192	R
	#49	Daniel Perez (F)Loan	32	1994	Jersey City, NJ, USA	6'4"	205	L
	#12	Scott Pooley (RW)	32	1994	Granger, IN, USA	6'2"	201	R
	#9	Marcus Power (C)	33	1993	St. John's, NL, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#15	Todd Skirving (C)	34	1992	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'2"	190	L
	#28	Mark Tremaine (C)	32	1994	Dartmouth, NS, CAN	6'1"	187	L
	#45	Dylan Vander Esch (F)Loan	32	1994	San Jose, CA, USA	6'1"	190	R
	#13	Riley Woods (LW/RW)	28	1998	Regina, SK, CAN	5'10"	181	L
Position: G: 4, D: 13, F: 15Av Age: 24.81 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

2019-2020 Newfoundland Growlers Staff

Head CoachJohn Snowden
Asst. CoachDarryl Williams
Goaltending CoachMarek Benda
BroadcasterChris Ballard
BroadcasterBrian Rogers
Conditioning CoachPatrick Quigley
Franchise OwnerDean MacDonald
Head Athletic TherapistNeill Davidson
Media ManagerKenny O'Leary
PresidentGlenn Stanford

Team Staff History

2019-2020 Newfoundland Growlers Captains

"C"

James Melindy

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2019-2020 Newfoundland Growlers Demographics

Newfoundland Growlers Facts

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

2019-2020 Newfoundland Growlers Roster Facts

Nationalities

23 players
14 players
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Newfoundland Growlers: 1 614 GP
NHL: 5 GP
AHL: 686 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 — 2019-2020 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
03/30/2024 07:05 PM GMT-4	Worcester Railers	Newfoundland Growlers	3 - 9	ECHL
03/29/2024 07:05 PM GMT-4	Worcester Railers	Newfoundland Growlers	3 - 2	ECHL
03/27/2024 07:05 PM GMT-4	Worcester Railers	Newfoundland Growlers	5 - 2	ECHL
03/24/2024 03:00 PM GMT-4	Maine Mariners	Newfoundland Growlers	5 - 3	ECHL
03/23/2024 06:00 PM GMT-4	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	-	12	8	12	20	2
2.	Matt Bradley (F)	2026-2027	HC Bolzano	ICEHL	17	4	12	16	6
3.	Joseph Duszak (D)	2026-2027	Straubing Tigers	DEL	14	2	14	16	6
4.	Scott Pooley (F)	2026-2027	AIK	HockeyAllsvenskan	17	5	9	14	6
5.	Giorgio Estephan (F)	2026-2027	Visby/Roma	HockeyAllsvenskan	12	4	9	13	2
6.	Kristian Pospisil (F)	2026-2027	HC Kometa Brno	Extraliga	14	2	11	13	14
7.	Kyle McGrath (F)	2026-2027	St. John's Sr. Caps	AESHL	5	6	6	12	0
8.	Zach O'Brien (F)	2026-2027	Nottingham Panthers	-	10	5	7	12	0
9.	Orrin Centazzo (F)	2026-2027	Angers	Ligue Magnus	14	5	7	12	6
10.	Ben Finkelstein (D)	2026-2027	Manotick Mariners	LNAH	8	4	8	12	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	26.14
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	25.26
2021-2022	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	25.45
2019-2020	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	24.81
2018-2019	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	25.24

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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.