Austin Strand Joins Ontario Reign
April 6, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Seattle Thunderbirds News Release
KENT - Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell this evening announced defenseman Austin Strand has joined the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League on loan from the Los Angeles Kings.
Strand signed a three-year entry level contract with the Kings on November 27, 2017. The Reign is the AHL affiliate of the Kings.
"Austin was a big part of our WHL Championship and had a breakout year this past season," said Farwell. "We are happy for him as he moves on to a pro career and we wish him the best."
The Reign play the San Diego Gulls at home tonight. It is possible Strand could make his professional debut in this game.
Strand had 25 goals and 39 assists for 64 points in 69 games this season. In five seasons in the WHL with the T-Birds and Red Deer Rebels he appeared in 268 games and had 40 goals and 82 assists for 122 points.
He had four goals and 10 assists for 14 points in 20 playoff games as the T-Birds won the 2017 WHL Championship. He scored the T-Birds second goal in a 4-2 loss to the Erie Otters in the team's first game at the 2017 Memorial Cup.
Strand was acquired from the Red Deer Rebels on December 30, 2016, for defenseman Brandon Schuldhaus.
Season Tickets for the 2018-19 season are currently on sale. Season tickets can be purchased by calling the T-Birds office at 253-239-7825.
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