Taylor Vichorek (born August 25, 1988, in Moose Lake, Minnesota) is an American former professional Ice Hockey Defenseman.

Taylor Vichorek
Born (1988-08-25) August 25, 1988 (age 36)
Moose Lake, MN, USA
Height 6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Weight 271 lb (123 kg; 19 st 5 lb)
Position Forward
Shot Right
Played for ECHL
Trenton Devils/Titans
Idaho Steelheads
CHL
Missouri Mavericks
Quad City Mallards
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2010–2013

After playing junior ice hockey in the North American Hockey League for the Fairbanks Ice Dogs and the Alexandria Blizzard, Vichorek played collegiately for Hamline University for the 2009-10 season.[1][2] On March 11, 2010, Vichorek was signed by the American Hockey League's Norfolk Admirals.[2] He then spent the 2010–11 season with the Trenton Devils of the ECHL, for which he scored 15 Points in 68 games on 4 Goals and 15 Assists.[3]

On September 15, 2011, Vichorek re-signed with the Devils, renamed the Trenton Titans, for the 2011–12 ECHL season.[3][4] On October 24, 2011, the Titans released Vichorek.[5] On November 16, 2011, it was announced that Vichorek signed with the Quad City Mallards of the Central Hockey League.[6]

On January 9, 2013, Vichorek signed with the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL, who would then release him on January 28, 2013.[7][8] On January 31, 2013, Vichorek signed with the Missouri Mavericks of the Central Hockey League.[9][10] On February 4, 2013, Vichorek was waived by the Mavericks.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Pipers Pile up Points in Win over Oles". Hamline University. December 5, 2009. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Admirals Sign Defenseman Taylor Vichorek". Norfolk Admirals. March 11, 2010. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Titans Add Four Players to Roster". ECHL. September 15, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
  4. ^ "Trenton Titans Minor League Hockey Team Pulls out of Sun National Bank Arena, ECHL". NJ.com. April 23, 2013. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
  5. ^ "ECHL Transactions - Oct. 24". ECHL. October 24, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
  6. ^ "Mallards Sign Vichorek". OurSportsCentral.com. November 16, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
  7. ^ "ECHL Transactions - Jan 9". ECHL. January 9, 2013. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
  8. ^ "Steelheads Pick up Wild Overtime Win at Gwinnett". Idaho Statesman. January 28, 2013. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
  9. ^ Bill Althaus (February 1, 2013). "Mavericks Add to Depleted Roster, Get Miller Back". The Examiner. Archived from the original on February 22, 2013. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
  10. ^ a b "Missouri Mavericks - 2012-13 Regular Season Transactions". Pointstreak.com.
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