Kelly Cup winner James Melindy has ended his retirement to re-join the Newfoundland Growlers
The Captain is back!
Newfoundland Growlers announced today that former team captain James Melindy has signed a Standard Player Contract (SPC) with the club for the remainder of the 2023-24 ECHL season.
Melindy, 29, suited up last season in 47 games for the Growlers racking up 13 points (2G, 11A) and 162 penalty minutes along the way. Serving as the only captain to date in team history, the Goulds native has played in a total 224 games for Newfoundland between regular season and Kelly Cup playoff appearances.
A third-round pick by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, this will mark Melindy’s 10th season of ECHL hockey having also earned several stints in the AHL across his career.
Upon signing, Melindy has subsequently been placed on reserve.
