Firebirds Sign Defenseman Jude Bray
FLINT – The Flint Firebirds announced on Thursday that the team has signed defenseman Jude Bray to a Standard Player Agreement.
“I’m super excited and honored by this new opportunity in Flint,” Bray said. “It’s a privilege to join such a great organization, and I can’t wait to get going.”
A native of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Bray was acquired by Flint in a trade with the Brantford Bulldogs on Jan. 1, 2026. Bray was originally drafted in the 10th round of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection Draft by the Kitchener Rangers.
Bray spent the past two seasons playing for the Sherwood Park Crusaders in the BCHL. He had nine goals and 43 assists in 81 total games for Sherwood Park, including seven goals and 23 assists in the 2025-26 season in 31 games. He is committed to play NCAA hockey at Penn State University.
SCOUTING REPORT FROM HEAD SCOUT MIKE OLIVERIO
“Jude is a smooth skater with high-end skills on the defensive end. He has very good instincts and likes to join the rush to add to the offense. Jude is also a very skilled passer and can quarterback a power play.”
Flint opens its season on the road on Sept. 19 in Saginaw against the Spirit. The Firebirds will be on home ice for the first time on Saturday, Sept. 26 against the Niagara IceDogs. Puck drop at the Dort Financial Center is set for 7 p.m.
Single game tickets go on sale on Aug. 25, and 2026-27 Firebirds season memberships are on sale now! Memberships start as low as $442 for the full season, and fans can reserve their seat with a $50 deposit. For more information, stop by the Dort Financial Center box office or call them at (810) 744-0580.
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