Sargent Signs On In Blue Ridge for 2026-2027 Season

by Brett Wiseman

WYTHEVILLE, VA-

The Blue Ridge Bobcats, proud members of the FPHL, are pleased to announce that Nolan Sargent, acquired in last Sunday's blockbuster trade with the Fresno Falcons, has officially signed a PTO to join the team for the 2026-2027 season.

"I’m really excited and can’t wait to join this group of guys, said Sargent. "I look forward to competing hard every night and contributing to bringing a championship to Blue Ridge!"

Sargent, a 6’3”, 220lb left-shot blueliner from Littleton, Colorado, adds significant size and experience to the Bobcats' defensive corps. The 24-year-old played NCAA Division III hockey at Fitchburg State University alongside current Bobcats Max Macchioni and Christian Halbig before beginning his professional career as a collegiate signing, appearing in 6 late-season contests plus a postseason game with the Monroe Moccasins and Pee Dee Ice Cats. 

"Nolan gives us a big, physical presence on the back end," Zemlicka said. "He has the size and strength to play hard around net, an area we want to be much better in this season. He uses his reach and physicality to be strong in battles and makes it difficult for teams to establish themselves in our D zone. He's a player prides himself on a defense first mentality, and that's something you need when you're building a championship team." 

Season tickets are on sale now to see Sargent and the rest of the Bobcats when they hit the #HitachiEnergyArena ice in just 56 days at blueridgebobcats.com/26-27-season-tickets