On Thursday, the Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced several transactions, led by the re-signing of goaltender Cole Ceci.
Ceci returns to Evansville following a sparking rookie season in 2023-24, compiling a 13-7-1 record along with a .921 save percentage in 22 regular season games, forming a formidable goaltending tandem with Ty Taylor that helped lead the Thunderbolts back to the playoffs, where they pulled off the first-round upset of the first-seeded Birmingham Bulls. Ceci also saw stints with the ECHL's Atlanta Gladiators and Worcester Railers in 2023-24, playing in 6 total ECHL contests.
In additional transaction news, goaltender Jonah Capriotti and forward Jordan Simoneau have been placed on 14-Day Injured Reserve.