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Eagles Claim Defenseman Thoring Off Waivers

March 3, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


WINDSOR, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles announced today that they have claimed defenseman Clay Thoring off of waivers from the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs. A rookie from Frontier, Saskatchewan, Thoring registered his first professional point at the Budweiser Events Center earlier this season. The 5-foot-11-inch, 195-pound blueliner registered three assists, a plus-one rating and 29 penalty minutes in 22 games this season with Bossier-Shreveport.

"Clay will bring a valuable commodity to our lineup as a dependable, defensive defenseman," said Head Coach Kevin McClelland. "He's a steady influence on the back end and a player of solid character as well."

Said Eagles President and General Manager Chris Stewart, "I have seen Clay Thoring play at the Junior and University levels and he brings an excellent work ethic to the ice every night. Although he isn't flashy, he makes up for it by playing a very steady and reliable game. This is exactly the type of player we've been looking for to fill out our roster. I'm confident that he'll fit nicely into our team without upsetting the chemistry we've built so far this season."

Thoring played 187 games in just over three seasons in the Western Hockey League before attending Acadia University for one year and then the University of Regina for four seasons -- serving as an assistant captain for the final two. During those five seasons, the defenseman played in 157 games, totaling 14 goals, 46 assists and 242 PIMs.

Thoring will wear number 24 for the Eagles and will likely join the team this weekend. The Eagles play in New Mexico tonight, followed by games this Thursday (at the Rocky Mountain Rage), Friday (hosting the Rage) and Saturday (hosting the Rapid City Rush).

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