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07-28-2005, 08:29 PM
TWO T-BIRDS SIGN PRO CONTRACTS
FitzGerald signs with Blues, Thompson signs with Bruins
Seattle, July 28, 2005 The Seattle Thunderbirds are pleased to announce that
defenseman Zack FitzGerald and center Nate Thompson signed professional
contracts today.
FitzGerald, from Duluth, Minnesota, signed a three- year two-way contract
with the St. Louis Blues. FitzGerald was drafted in the third round, 88th
overall, of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Blues.
Thompson, from Anchorage, Alaska, signed a three- year two-way contract with
the Boston Bruins. Thompson was drafted by the Bruins in the sixth round,
183rd overall, of the 2003 draft.
"Both players improved steadily in their time here," Thunderbirds General
Manager Russ Farwell said. "They were key players for us last year. We are
very happy they have the opportunity to start a pro career."
FitzGerald manned the blue line in Seattle for 248 games over four years. He
had 22 goals and 54 assists for 76 points. FitzGerald finishes his T-Bird
career with a plus-minus rating of plus-41 and 853 penalty minutes, second
only to franchise record holder Phil Stanger (929).
Thompson played 253 games in four years with the T- Birds. He had career
numbers of 143 points on 55 goals and 88 assists with 153 penalty minutes.
"It's shocking and at the same time it is a relief. I got my foot in the
door and now it's time to get to work again," Thompson said. "They faxed a
contract to me this morning and I dotted all the I's and crossed the T's and
sent it back to them. I am going to go there and do the best I can.
"I am shooting to make the NHL and that is what I am going do either this
year or in years to come."
Seattle opens training camp for the 2005-06 season on August 25 at Kingsgate
Ice Arena in Kirkland. The camp kicks off with the Prospects Camp from
August 25 to August 27. The T-Birds Main Camp will start on August 28 and
run until September 1. Training camp is open to the public at no charge.
The T-Birds will take part in the second annual Silvertips Preseason
Tournament over Labor Day weekend. The T-Birds will play three games over
the holiday weekend at the Everett Events Center.
The next weekend the T-Birds travel to Kennewick for the Tri-Cities
Preseason Hockey Tournament. The T-Birds will play two games in this
tournament.
The T-Birds will take on the Everett Silvertips on Sunday, September 18 at 6
p.m. at Kent Valley Ice Centre in their only home pre-season game. Tickets
to the game against the Silvertips will be $10 in advance and $12 at the
door. Tickets are available by calling 206-448-PUCK.
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FitzGerald signs with Blues, Thompson signs with Bruins
Seattle, July 28, 2005 The Seattle Thunderbirds are pleased to announce that
defenseman Zack FitzGerald and center Nate Thompson signed professional
contracts today.
FitzGerald, from Duluth, Minnesota, signed a three- year two-way contract
with the St. Louis Blues. FitzGerald was drafted in the third round, 88th
overall, of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Blues.
Thompson, from Anchorage, Alaska, signed a three- year two-way contract with
the Boston Bruins. Thompson was drafted by the Bruins in the sixth round,
183rd overall, of the 2003 draft.
"Both players improved steadily in their time here," Thunderbirds General
Manager Russ Farwell said. "They were key players for us last year. We are
very happy they have the opportunity to start a pro career."
FitzGerald manned the blue line in Seattle for 248 games over four years. He
had 22 goals and 54 assists for 76 points. FitzGerald finishes his T-Bird
career with a plus-minus rating of plus-41 and 853 penalty minutes, second
only to franchise record holder Phil Stanger (929).
Thompson played 253 games in four years with the T- Birds. He had career
numbers of 143 points on 55 goals and 88 assists with 153 penalty minutes.
"It's shocking and at the same time it is a relief. I got my foot in the
door and now it's time to get to work again," Thompson said. "They faxed a
contract to me this morning and I dotted all the I's and crossed the T's and
sent it back to them. I am going to go there and do the best I can.
"I am shooting to make the NHL and that is what I am going do either this
year or in years to come."
Seattle opens training camp for the 2005-06 season on August 25 at Kingsgate
Ice Arena in Kirkland. The camp kicks off with the Prospects Camp from
August 25 to August 27. The T-Birds Main Camp will start on August 28 and
run until September 1. Training camp is open to the public at no charge.
The T-Birds will take part in the second annual Silvertips Preseason
Tournament over Labor Day weekend. The T-Birds will play three games over
the holiday weekend at the Everett Events Center.
The next weekend the T-Birds travel to Kennewick for the Tri-Cities
Preseason Hockey Tournament. The T-Birds will play two games in this
tournament.
The T-Birds will take on the Everett Silvertips on Sunday, September 18 at 6
p.m. at Kent Valley Ice Centre in their only home pre-season game. Tickets
to the game against the Silvertips will be $10 in advance and $12 at the
door. Tickets are available by calling 206-448-PUCK.
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