ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Bring Back Henry Welsch

Originally posted on Inside The Rink
By Armand Klisivitch | Last updated Sep 2, 2025 4:53 PM ET

The Adirondack Thunder have announced that they’ve re-signed rookie goaltender Henry Welsch for the 2025-26 season. Welsch, 24, joined the Thunder at the end of last season, putting up a 3-3 record with a 2.67 GAA, .908SV%, and one shutout in seven games. The 6’2, 201lb goaltender began his career playing all three of a three-in-three, as he made his ECHL debut in a relief appearance and would get the start the following two days. He is the only goaltender currently on an ECHL deal with Adirondack, and I don’t expect the Thunder to add another goaltender before the season begins. Heading into next season, I would expect Welsch and Tyler Brennan to split the Thunder net, with Jeremy Brodeur expected to see more time in Utica next season after signing a one-way deal with the Utica Comets earlier this Summer.

Back between the pipes

We've re-signed goaltender Henry Welsch for the 2025-26 season. Welcome back to Adirondack, Welschy #ADKThunder | @ECHL
— Adirondack Thunder (@ECHLThunder) September 2, 2025

Prior to going pro, the Lakeville, Minnesota, native began his career in the NAHL with the Aberdeen Wings. In 34 games with the Wings, he went 23-6-4 with a 1.96 GAA, .927SV%, and three shutouts. The Wings would win the Robertson Cup in 2019. Welsch went 2-0 with a 1.50 GAA, a .933 SV%, and a shutout in two games during the 2018-19 season, but didn’t make an appearance during the playoffs. After his first full season in the NAHL, Welsch would make the jump to the NCAA level, joining U-Mass Lowell. During his five seasons with the Riverhawks, he went 29-36-7 with a 2.51 GAA, .903SV%, and four shutouts. In 2024, he was named the NCAA (New England) Unsung Hero Award.

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