VGK Sign Goaltender Logan Thompson To Two-Year Entry-Level Contract

VEGAS (July 13, 2020) - Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, July 13, that the team has signed goaltender Logan Thompson to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Thompson appeared in 32 games during the 2019-20 season with the ECHL's South Carolina Stingrays. The Calgary, Alberta native posted a 2.25 GAA and .929 save percentage during his lone season in North Charleston, South Carolina with the Stingrays. During the 2018-19 season, Thompson was named the U Sports OUA West Goaltender of the Year after collecting a 2.22 GAA and .934 save percentage in 24 games with Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario. The goaltender also spent parts of four seasons playing in the Western Hockey League with the Brandon Wheat Kings, and helped Brandon to a WHL Championship during the 2015-16 season.

Logan Thompson, Goaltender
Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta
Height: 6-3
Weight: 180 lbs.
Age: 23
Draft: Undrafted
Catches: Right
Notes:

• Appeared in 32 games while posting a 2.25 GAA and .929 save percentage in 2019-20 with the ECHL's South Carolina Stingrays
  • Named the 2018-19 U Sports OUA West Goaltender of the Year after appearing in 24 games with a 2.22 GAA and .934 save percentage with Brock University
  • Spent parts of four seasons playing with the Western Hockey League's Brandon Wheat Kings
  • Won the 2015-16 WHL Championship with the Wheat Kings

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