Canadian forward Daniel Tedesco will make his way back to Flames for the new term following a year away with Belfast Giants.  The Flames leading point getter from 2022-2023, spent 23-24 at the Northern Ireland outfit where he iced 68 times while posting 27 goals and 57 points in League, Champions League, Cup and Playoffs. During his Spectrum debut the year prior, the 30 year old skater bagged 36 goals and 91 points in 67 starts to earn an EIHL All-Star First team nod.

Ahead of his UK debut, the Canadian/Italian dual national spent 4 seasons in Italy culminating with a spot on the Italian national team with whom he now has 20 caps. 

The 6’0”, 195lb skater spent a pair of seasons in the Alps League, leading his side in points when he had 24 goals and 68 points in 39 games following up on 39 points in 36 starts the year prior.  Including stops at Varese, Asiago and Kaltern/Caldaro, the Toronto native registered 214 points from 96 goals and 118 assists in 131 starts.

After 98 games over 4 seasons at NCAA St Cloud State University between 2013 and 2017, Tedesco made his pro debut with a couple of games at ECHL Wichita Thunder to close the 2016-2017 campaign.  He stayed in America the following year and split time with ECHL Idaho Steelheads and Wheeling Nailers along with stints at SPHL Pensacola Ice Pirates and Mississippi River Kings where 20 games yielded 15 goals and 17 assists. 

Ahead of his college foray, Tedesco spent 3 junior hockey seasons in the OJHL between Villanova Knights and Toronto Lakeshore Patriots, completing his 141 game career with 64 goals and 150 points. 

“We did try to retain Daniel following the breakout season he had with us in 22-23 so we are thrilled that we have been able to get him back for the season ahead.”

“He had a very special season for us when he was here and while we are not necessarily expecting a repeat of that lofty result, we know that he is an exceptionally skilled player who will be a big part of our offensive success, particularly with his ability to control a powerplay.”

“He is a great addition to the line up, and it is great to get a familiar face we know can help move us to the next level we need to compete at the higher end of the table.” 

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