Bridgeport Trades For, Assigns Tremblay to Thunder

Published on February 19, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release

The Stockton Thunder's AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, have announced that they acquired forward Nicholas Tremblay from the Oklahoma City Barons in exchange for Greg Miller. Tremblay will be reassigned to the Stockton Thunder.

Tremblay, 25, has played in 41 games for the Bakersfield Condors this season and has amassed 8 goals and 8 assists. The Candiac, PQ native joined the Condors in the second half of last season and averaged a point-per-game, finishing the season up with 16 goals, 13 assists for a total of 29 points in 29 games.

The former 6th round pick of the Boston Bruins played college hockey at Clarkson University where during his senior year, led his team in goals (17) and points (36). Tremblay has also played in 10 games in the AHL with the Providence Bruins and Oklahoma City Barons, amassing 1 goal and 1 assist.

Miller, who played his first game for the Thunder back on November 15, has been a big contributor to the Thunder team having picked up 17 goals and 21 assists in 37 games played. The Toronto, Ontario Native also leads all ECHL rookies in powerplay goals with seven. This is Miller's first pro season after graduating from Cornell University. He started the year in Bridgeport, playing 9 games for the Sound Tigers before being reassigned to the Thunder.

The Thunder are next at Stockton Arena on March 2nd when the team hosts another Youth Jersey Giveaway night where the first 1,000 kids 12-years old and under will receive a free Thunder youth hockey jersey. Purchase your family day pack featuring four tickets, four hot dogs, and four sodas for only $38! Order online now and you'll receive a Thunder hat at no additional charge!

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