Joel Broda

Who is Joel Broda?

Joel Broda is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He is currently playing for the Oklahoma City Barons of the AHL. He was selected by the Washington Capitals in the 5th round, 144th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

On May 7, 2010, Broda won the Ed Chynoweth Cup with the Calgary Hitmen. He scored his sole final series goal in the game 2, against his former WHL team, the Tri-City Americans.

On July 13, 2010, Broda was signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Minnesota Wild to a three-year entry-level contract, and on September 23, 2010 he was assigned to their top farm team, the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League.

On January 19, 2011 Broda was assigned to the Wilds ECHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.

On August 15, 2013, Broda returned to the Condors as a free agent, signing a one-year contract for the 2013–14 season.

On October 15, 2013, Broda was signed to a PTO Contract with the Oklahoma City Barons of the AHL

On February 19, 2014, Broda was signed to a PTO with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of AHL. On April 1, Broda was released from PTO to return to the Bakersfield Condors to play the ECHL playoffs as team captain.