Mitch Fossier Inks PTO with AHL's Barracuda

DULUTH, Ga. The Atlanta Gladiators announced on Friday that forward Mitch Fossier has signed a professional try-out agreement with the San Jose Barracuda of the American Hockey League. 

Through 26 appearances with the Atlanta this year, the 27-year-old forward leads the team in points, with 33 (10G, 23A). 

Suiting up in 47 games with the Maine Mariners this past season, Fossier posted 57 points (21g-36a) during the regular season, while also amassing six points (3g-3a) in six Kelly Cup Playoff games. The rookie forward was second on the Mariners in scoring, finishing in the top ten in points among all first-year players.

Before beginning his professional career, the Alpharetta, Georgia native tallied 128 points (38g-90a) in 134 games played with the University of Maine. During his time as a Black Bear, Fossier served as the club's captain in 2019-20, and also earned a Hockey East Second All-Star Team selection that same year.

Fossier's professional career began with the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League in 2020-21, where he scored eight points (5g-3a) in 19 games.

Following his brief tenure in the American Hockey League, Fossier departed for Slovakia, where he'd spend all of the 2021-22 season, producing 27 points (15g-12a) in 38 regular season games with Banska Bystrica, while also accumulating four points (2g-2a) in nine playoff contests.

The Gladiators are back in action TONIGHT, as they travel to Trois-Rivières, Quebec, for an out-of-division showdown with the Lions at 7PM. Catch all the action live on Flo Hockey and MixLR!