FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Marksmen, proud members of the SPHL, are pleased to announce the signing of SPHL veteran Joseph Drapluk for the 2025-26 season.

Drapluk, 31, brings nearly 200 games of professional hockey experience to the Marksmen, and a championship pedigree, having won the President’s Cup with Peoria in 2024.

The Florida man is expected to suit up as a defenseman with Fayetteville and has recorded 92 points (34g+58a) in 179 games in various roles for Pensacola, Macon and Peoria. Additionally, he has contributed six points (4g+2a) in 10 playoff games.

Drapluk joins the following announced players for the 2025-26 season:

Forwards: Chance Gorman, Cayden Cahill, Sam Anzai, Kyler Head, Alex Gritz, Paul Maust,  Khristian Acosta, John Moncovich, Stefan Miklakos

Defensemen: Ryan Lieth, Blake Holmes, Gehrig Lindberg, Tyler Love, Alex Davis, Alex Wilkins, , John Aonso, Coltan Wilkie

Goaltenders: Mason Beaupit, Colby Muise, Christian Wong-Ramos

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