Paul Thompson Recalled From AHL's Chicago Wolves

VEGAS (February 11, 2018)- Vegas Golden Knights General Manager George McPhee announced today, February 11, the following roster transaction: the team has recalled forward Paul Thompson on an emergency basis from the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves. Thompson is expected to be available for today's game against the Philadelphia Flyers at 5 p.m. PT.
Thompson has appeared in 48 games for the Wolves this season and has tallied 26 points (14 G, 12 A) to go with 82 penalty minutes. His 14 goals rank second on the team. In his NHL career, Thompson has recorded three assists to go with 24 penalty minutes in 24 games over the course of two seasons with the New Jersey Devils (2015-16) and the Florida Panthers (2016-17). The Methuen, Massachusetts native signed a one-year contract with Vegas on July 1, 2017.

Paul Thompson, Forward
Birthplace: Methuen, MA
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 200 lbs
Age: 29
Draft: Undrafted
Notes:
-Has recorded 26 points (14 G, 12 A) to go with 82 penalty minutes in 48 games with the Chicago Wolves this season
-Has three points (0 G, 3 A) in 24 career NHL games with the Florida Panthers (21 games in 2016-17) and the New Jersey Devils (3 games in 2015-16)
-Spent time with the AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds (2016-17), Albany Devils (2014-16), Springfield Falcons (2013-14) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (2010-14)
-Played four seasons in the NCAA with the University of New Hampshire from 2007-11
-Signed an entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 28, 2011
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