Forward Reilly Connors Returns for 2026-27 Season

Aug 27, 2026

WINDSOR, CO. – The Colorado Eagles, proud AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, have announced that the team has re-signed forward Reilly Connors to an AHL two-way contract for the 2026-27 season. Connors skated in eight games with the Eagles last season, notching a pair of goals in his rookie campaign. In addition, the 6-foot-1, 190-pound center posted 18 goals and 11 assists in 43 contests with the ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies.

Connors began his pro career by collecting five goals and three assists in 13 games with the Utah Grizzlies late in the 2024-25 campaign, after wrapping up a senior season at St. Lawrence University, where he netted two goals and seven assists in 35 contests.

The Madison, Connecticut native started his college career at Yale University, where he amassed 12 goals and 14 assists in 91 total games. He also served as the Bulldogs’ team captain during the 2023-24 season.

The Eagles will kick off the 2026-27 AHL regular season when they travel to take on the Tucson Roadrunners on Saturday, October 3rd. Colorado will make its home debut on Friday, October 9th against the Abbotsford Canucks at Blue Arena. Season tickets for the 2026-27 season are on sale now and can be secured with a deposit of just $100 per seat. Click here to place your deposit.