Thunderbirds sign goalie | WHL
Published 1:24 pm Friday, February 20, 2015
For the Reporter
Goalie Ryan Gilchrist has signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement with the Seattle Thunderbirds, team general manager Russ Farwell announced today.
“We are excited to have Ryan commit to the Thunderbirds,” Farwell said. “He has been improving on a steady pace and is a top prospect to play for our team. We expect him to compete for a spot on our roster next year.”
Gilchrist, 16, plays for the Lloydminster Bobcats in the Alberta AAA Midget Hockey League. Gilchrist has played 906 minutes with the Bobcats and has a 8-5-3 record with a 2.81 goals against average and a .890 save percentage this season.
Gilchrist has taken part in the T-Birds’ last two training camps. It is possible Gilchrist could join the T-Birds for practices once his midget season has ended.
On the ice
The T-Birds face the Lethbridge Hurricanes at 7:35 p.m. Friday at the ShoWare Center. They host the Everett Silvertips at 6:05 p.m. Saturday, followed by the local Celebrity and T-Birds Alumni All-Star Game.
Tickets are available online at the T-Birds website and at the ShoWare Center box office. The ShoWare Center Box Office is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday game days at 10 a.m. and Sunday game days at noon.
