FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Marksmen, proud members of the SPHL, are proud to announce the signing of defenseman Preston Kugler. 

Kugler, 26, has over 80 games of SPHL experience, and started the 2023-24 season with the Birmingham Bulls, recording an assist in 2 games. 

“Preston brings a physical presence and helps solidify our back end,” said Head Coach Ryan Cruthers. “His work ethic will fit in great with our group.”

Fayetteville not only adds size on the back end with Kugler’s 194-pound, 6’2” frame, but winning experience too, as the West Palm Beach, Florida, native won an FPHL championship with the Columbus River Dragons in 2021.

Single-game tickets are on sale for Hockey in Fayetteville Night, Saturday, December 2 at 6p.m. at the Crown Coliseum, and all 2023-24 Marksmen home games.  

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