Thompson commits Yale University in 2011

Press Release

The Vernon Vipers would like to congratulate defenseman Adam Thompson on his scholarship commitment to Yale University for the 2011/12 season.

The Calgary, Alberta native joined the Vipers at the beginning of the 2008/09 campaign and totalled seven goals and 15 assists in his 59 games as a rookie in the BCHL. He then suited up for 17 games on Vernon's Fred Page Cup championship run, scoring once and adding five assists in 17 games. He also played a key role in his team's runs to the Doyle and RBC Cups.

Thompson is well on his way to shattering his first-year offensive numbers as a sophomore, having scored twice and added 10 assists in 26 games played.

The 19-year old will join a strong contingent of BCHL alumni at Yale. There are currently six graduates of the league suiting up for the Bulldogs, including former Trail Smoke Eaters captain Kevin Limbert.

(Nathan also is a writer for Maineiacs Post to Post and the Maine Hockey Journal. He can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)