DEFENSEMAN HEE DOO NAM UPGRADES TO A STANDARD PLAYER CONTRACT AHEAD OF SEASON OPENER
CINCINNATI, Ohio (Oct. 16, 2026) - The Cincinnati Cyclones, proud ECHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, today announced that defenseman Hee Doo Nam has been signed to a Standard Player Contract. After starting the preseason on a professional tryout, Nam has been upgraded to an SPC ahead of the season opener against the Indy Fuel.
Nam, 29, comes to North America for the first time in his professional career after spending the last four seasons with HL Anyang (Asia League). He’s coming off his most productive season, where he had three goals and 21 assists (24 points) in 40 games played. His 21 assists led HL Anyang amongst defensemen and were third most of the team last season.
A three-time Asia League champion, Nam brings championship experience to Cincinnati. In addition, he’s represented the South Korean National Team for the past five years. In 21 appearances, Nam has two goals and 10 assists while sporting his country’s colors. He has won gold medals as part of South Korea’s World Juniors teams in the U18 WJC (D2A) division (2014-15) and U20 WJC (D2B) division (2016-17).
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