away from professional hockey on November 4, 2013. On June 23, 2014, Macias returned to professional hockey, signing as a free agent to a one-year contract in the Slovak Extraliga with HC ’05 Banská Bystrica. After he was released from his contract without appearing for the club, Macias remained in Europe, agreeing to an initial two week trial with Hungarian club, Alba Volán Székesfehérvár who compete in the EBEL on September 1, 2014. Unable to secure a playing contract in Europe, he signed a contract with the Utah Grizzlies on January 23, 2015. On August 5, 2015, Macias continued his professional career in the ECHL, signing as a free agent to a one-year deal with the Wichita Thunder. After attending the Thunder's training camp in preparation for the 2015–16 season, Macias was released from his contract on October 8, 2015. Career statistics Awards and honors References External links 1986 births Living people American men's ice hockey defensemen Braehead Clan players Colorado Avalanche draft picks Colorado Avalanche players Ice hockey players from California Johnstown Chiefs players Kamloops Blazers players Lake Erie Monsters players Sportspeople from Long Beach, California Reading Royals players Springfield Falcons players Toronto Marlies players Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) players American expatriate ice hockey players in Canada American expatriate ice hockey players in Scotland American expatriate ice hockey players in Germany