Fresno Falcons Sign Expansion Draft Selections Austin Albrecht and Dysen Skinner

FRESNO, Calif. — The Fresno Falcons have taken another major step toward building their inaugural Federal Prospects Hockey League roster, officially signing forward Austin Albrecht and goaltender Dysen Skinner for the 2026-27 season.

Both players were selected by Fresno during the 2026 FPHL Expansion Draft. Albrecht became the Falcons’ first-ever expansion draft selection when Fresno called his name with the fourth overall pick, while Skinner was added with the ninth overall selection.

The two signings provide Fresno with a proven offensive difference-maker and an accomplished young goaltender as the organization prepares to bring professional hockey back to Selland Arena.

ALBRECHT BRINGS ELITE PRODUCTION AND VETERAN EXPERIENCE

Albrecht joins the Falcons following a dominant season with the Monroe Moccasins. The Flemington, New Jersey native recorded 27 goals and 45 assists for 72 points in just 36 games during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging two points per game.

His season included an outstanding December in which he produced nine goals and 14 assists for 23 points over seven games, earning FPHL Player of the Month honors. Albrecht’s ability to create offense both as a scorer and a playmaker immediately gives Fresno a proven centerpiece around which to build its forward group.

Before joining the FPHL, the 6-foot forward established himself over parts of five seasons in the ECHL. Albrecht appeared in 119 regular-season games with Wichita, Indy, Maine and Tulsa, collecting 28 goals and 36 assists for 64 points.

During the 2024-25 season with the Tulsa Oilers, Albrecht recorded 14 goals and 12 assists in 38 games while serving as an alternate captain. He also helped Tulsa reach the Kelly Cup Playoffs.

Albrecht has additional professional experience in the Southern Professional Hockey League, where he produced 26 points in 31 games between the Fayetteville Marksmen and Vermilion County Bobcats during the 2022-23 season.

Prior to turning professional, Albrecht played NCAA Division I hockey at the University of Massachusetts and American International College. He totaled 26 points across 61 collegiate games after developing at the junior level in both the United States Hockey League and North American Hockey League.

With his scoring ability, professional experience and leadership qualities, Albrecht gives the Falcons a player capable of contributing in every offensive situation.

Skinner Adds an Accomplished Presence in Goal

Skinner arrives in Fresno with experience across the FPHL, SPHL and ECHL, along with a decorated collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

The Billings, Montana native was named to the 2024-25 SPHL All-Rookie Team after appearing with the Macon Mayhem and Peoria Rivermen. Skinner completed his first full professional season with an 8-9-1 record, a 2.79 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage.

Skinner made an immediate impression early in that season, earning SPHL Player of the Week honors after going 2-0-0 with a 0.44 goals-against average, a .986 save percentage and his first professional shutout. That shutout came in a 31-save performance against the Knoxville Ice Bears.

He has continued to gain experience at multiple levels of professional hockey, including time with the Huntsville Havoc in the SPHL and appearances with several FPHL clubs. Skinner has also appeared in the ECHL with the Atlanta Gladiators.

Before beginning his professional career, Skinner played four seasons at Wisconsin-River Falls, compiling a 30-25-2 record with a 2.12 goals-against average, a .918 save percentage and nine shutouts.

During his senior season in 2023-24, Skinner led the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with a 1.77 goals-against average while posting an 8-4-2 record, a .930 save percentage and three shutouts.

Skinner was a three-time All-WIAC Honorable Mention selection, a four-time WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll recipient and represented the United States at the 2023 FISU World University Games.

The 6-foot-1 goaltender gives Fresno an athletic, composed presence in the crease with a track record of performing at a high level throughout his collegiate and professional career.

Building the Foundation in Fresno

The signings of Albrecht and Skinner turn two of Fresno’s most important expansion draft selections into foundational pieces of the Falcons’ inaugural roster.

Albrecht provides the Falcons with a proven top-line scorer capable of driving offense, while Skinner brings experience, consistency and significant upside to Fresno’s goaltending group.

Together, they represent the type of talent and experience the Falcons are looking to bring to the Central Valley as the organization prepares for its return to the ice during the 2026-27 FPHL season.

With the Falcons continuing to build their inaugural roster, fans should be on the lookout for more big signings coming soon.

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