A Saint John Sea Dogs legend will return to New Brunswick ice this season.
The Summerside, PEI native went on to spend 14 seasons in the AHL, playing in 495 career games. His last season with the Cleveland Monsters was 2022-23.
The Fredericton Express of the Beausejour Senior Hockey League announced the signing of Brett Gallant on Tuesday. The 36-year-old has only played a total of 10 games (and three playoff games) over the past two seasons according to Elite Prospects, all with the LNAH's Laval Pétroliers.
Gallant spent parts of three seasons with the Sea Dogs, which included 26 games with the club during their inaugural 2005-06 campaign. The enforcer recorded 439 penalty minutes in 131 career QMJHL games, second only to Mike Thomas (470 PIM in 288 GP) in Sea Dogs franchise history.
The Summerside, PEI native went on to spend 14 seasons in the AHL, playing in 495 career games. His last season with the Cleveland Monsters was 2022-23.
Gallant appeared in four NHL games with the New York Islanders in 2013-14, recording 17 penalty minutes.
The BSHL is known for its fights and fireworks and Gallant is a big addition for the league. The likes of Chad Denny, Garrett Clarke and Patrice Cormier will also suit up this season.
According to The Unofficial Beausejour Senior Hockey League Podcast's Facebook post, here are all the former Sea Dogs currently signed to play in the New Brunswick senior circuit this season: Kiefer Lyons (Amherst), Mathias Savoie (Belle-Baie), Pierre Durepos (Bouctouche), Bailey Webster (Dalhousie), Dawson Stairs (Dalhousie), Gallant (Fredericton), Ryan Tesink (Fredericton), Alex Bernier (Miramichi), Zack Phillips (Miramichi) and Antoine Landry (Peninsule).
The league's regular season begins Oct. 10.
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