WHL Seattle Thunderbirds

Scott Jackson Signs with Tampa Bay Lightning

Published on July 3, 2008 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Seattle Thunderbirds News Release


Seattle, July 3, 2008 - Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell today announced defenseman Scott Jackson has signed a three-year entry level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.

"We are very happy for Scott," said Farwell. "He has been a huge part of our team for us for the last five years. He is a great competitor and will be an asset to Tampa Bay."

"I am very excited to have signed with the Lightning," said Jackson. "I have been working towards this and it is very satisfying to reach one of my goals. I look forward to the start of my professional career this fall at Tampa Bay's training camp." Jackson, originally drafted 37th overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues, is third on the T- Birds all-time games played list with 326 games played. He is behind Glen Goodall (399) and Tyler Metcalfe (333).

Last season, Jackson played in 58 regular season games. He recorded six goals and 17 assists and had a plus/minus rating of plus-25.

In Jackson's 326 regular season games in a T-Birds uniform he recorded 23 goals and 96 assists. Jackson also played in 42 playoff games with the Thunderbirds and had four goals and 13 assists.

T-Birds training camp for the 2008-09 season starts Monday, August 25, and will take place at Kent Valley Ice Centre.

Season tickets are currently on sale for the T-Birds first season at the Kent Events Center. Order your season tickets by calling 206-448-PUCK (7825) or for more information go to www.seattlethunderbirds.com.

Check out the Seattle Thunderbirds Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Western Hockey League Stories from July 3, 2008


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central