Former Thunderbirds star Kiecker-Olson inks ’26-27 deal with ECHL’s Bison

The ECHL’s Bloomington Bison has announced that the team has signed forward Killian Kiecker-Olson to a contract for the 2026-27 season.

Kiecker-Olson made his professional debut on March 6 with the Norfolk Admirals, picking up four assists in 10 games, after completing collegiate play with NCAA Division I Canisius University. The Andover, Minn., native set personal bests in goals, assists and points in his senior season, recording 26 points (eight goals, 18 assists) and earning a spot on the AHA’s Third All-Conference Team. 

The 25-year-old played the last three seasons at Canisius after one year at the University of Maine and amassed 41 points (14 goals, 27 assists) in 102 career collegiate games.

Prior to joining the college hockey ranks, Kiecker-Olson played junior hockey in the USHL and NAHL. In 103 career USHL games, he recorded 48 points (25 goals, 23 assists), while tallying 77 points (29 goals, 48 assists) in 96 career NAHL games.

During youth hockey, Kiecker-Olson spent time with the Colorado Thunderbirds.

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