Samuels-Thomas, 24, was a member of the Quinnipiac University team that lost the 2013 NCAA Frozen Four final to Yale. He had 58 points (30 goals) in two seasons with Quinnipiac.
He also played two seasons at Bowling Green University.
Thomas was the 203rd pick of the 2009 draft by the Atlanta Thrashers.
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