Adelaide Adrenaline have announced the signing of Canadian defenceman Austin Pickford for the 2026 Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) season. Pickford spent 2025–26 playing in the Federal Prospects Hockey League with the Pee Dee IceCats and Danbury Hat Tricks. Starting the season with Pee Dee, Pickford played 13 games, recording one goal and six assists. Then in December, he was traded to Danbury where he went on record three goals and three assists from 25 games.
Between 2015 and 2026, Pickford has spent time playing in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference, Alberta Junior Hockey League, Federal Prospects Hockey League, Heritage Junior Hockey League, and SPHL.
Further information
- Adelaide Adrenaline announcement (17 April 2026)
- Import Announcement: Austin Pickford joins the Adelaide Adrenaline by Ryan Whitford (16 April 2026)
- See also: 2026 AIHL season player announcements
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