Monday, October 31, 2011

Sting Acquire Thompson From Otters

Press Release

Sarnia, On – General Manager Jacques Beaulieu announced this afternoon the Sarnia Sting Hockey Club has acquired overage forward Brett Thompson from the Erie Otters today in the first of two trades the club would make.

The Sting have sent their 3rd round pick in the 2012 OHL Priority Selection and a 2nd round pick in 2013 to the Otters in return for the overage forward who scored 44-goals last season split between the Otters and the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds.

Following the Thompson deal the Sting then moved overage defenceman Daniel Broussard to the Ottawa 67’s in exchange for Ottawa’s 3rd round pick in the 2012 OHL Priority Selection.

Thompson produced big numbers last season splitting time between the Greyhounds and Otters. In 67 games he would score 44 goals and 40 assists for 84 points.

Beaulieu explains his thoughts on the transactions.

“Its definitely a bitter-sweet day for our organization. Anytime you can add a player like Brett to your lineup you have to give it serious consideration. He scored 44 goals last year and he is a complete player who brings a lot of intangibles to the table as well. He has scored at least 40 goals two straight seasons and has scored over 100 goals in our league. Those players definitely don’t just grown on trees. With the news we received last week regarding Alex Galchenyuk we felt it was necessary to replace some of that offense in our lineup.”

Admittedly it was very difficult for Beaulieu to move the veteran Broussard.

“Daniel Broussard is a character kid who was definitely one of the leaders in our room. He was a true professional in every sense of the word for this organization. On and off the ice Daniel is a first class person and I wish him nothing but the best in Ottawa.”

Thompson will join his new teammates Tuesday in preparation for the club’s upcoming home games vs. Windsor and Guelph this weekend.

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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