Load The Cannan: North Carolina Native Signs With Thunderbirds

Elmira, NY - The Carolina Thunderbirds are announcing the signing of Joe Cannan after the team claimed him off of waivers Saturday morning.

Cannan has appeared in eight games during the 2018-19 season, all with the Elmira Enforcers. In his FHL career, Cannan has played in 49 games with no points and has racked up 258 penalty minutes.

Cannan is a native of Charlotte and attended Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte to play four years of ACHA hockey prior to turning pro.

In a corresponding move the Thunderbirds have released Nick Metcalfe on waivers.

Cannan is expected to be in the lineup tonight against the Watertown Wolves. Puck drop is at 7:30 at the Watertown Municipal Ice Arena.

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