Biography
The WALDECK Peterborough Phantoms are thrilled to announce the signing of Canadian Netminder #30 Hayden Lavigne, for the 2024/25 season!
The 6' 3" netminder is well travelled from a relatively short professional career across the pond - with multiple appearances between ECHL Franchises during the 2020 - 2022 seasons.
28-year-old Lavigne started his playing career with the Toronto Nationals U16’s AAA and went on to play 4 seasons in the Competitive Major Junior USHL, making 100 appearances, with 5 shutouts and 46 starting wins, posting a .899 SV%.
Lavigne then went on to become the starting netminder for the NCAA's University of Michigan between 2016-2020 posting a .903 SV% from 67 starts.
Most recently, Lavigne played 18 games in the Elite League for the Manchester Storm putting up a .886 SV% during the 22/23 season, and joined the Evansville Thunderbolts in the SPHL for the 2023/24 season.
Lavigne had the following to say on his signing for the Phantoms: “I’m incredibly excited to be joining the Phantoms for the coming season! I look forward to following in last season's footsteps and competing for some more championships.
"I can’t wait for the season to come and I look forward to meeting the fans and showing what we can accomplish. See you all soon!”
Head Coach Slava Koulikov commented: “Lavi comes to us with a wealth of experience. He has been involved in one of the best programmes at the University of Michigan and has also played in top leagues like the AHL, ECHL and EIHL.
"Lavi is highly technical, reads the game well and moves quickly around the net. We are absolutely thrilled to have him as our new top-class netminder.
"His competitive nature on and off the ice, winner mentality and true professionalism set him apart. We are confident that his presence will elevate our team to new heights.”
Welcome to the Phantoms Hayden!
