Cliff Watson Returned to the Fuel

INDIANAPOLIS – The Rockford IceHogs, American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the ECHL’s Indy Fuel, announced Monday that they have released defenseman Cliff Watson from his pro-tryout agreement. Additionally, the Fuel have released forward Kameron Kielly and defenseman Eric Williams. 

Watson, 27, rejoins the Fuel after appearing in eight games for the IceHogs this season. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound defenseman has appeared in 35 games for the Fuel this season earning 12 assists and 24 penalty minutes as well as serving as the franchise’s seventh captain. The fourth-year pro has 45 AHL games under his belt earning two goals, six assists and 33 penalty minutes.

Watson joins the Fuel ahead of a four-game series with the Rapid City Rush. following their series with Rapid City, Indy will continue their road swing with a trip to Wheeling on May 26 before returning home for three straight games against the Fort Wayne Komets on May 28. 

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