London Selects Thomas 13th Overall at 2008 OHL Draft

Published on May 3, 2008 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
London Knights News Release

LONDON, ONTARIO: London Knights General Manager Mark Hunter today announced that the team has selected Right Winger Christian Thomas in the 1st Round ( 13th Overall ) in the 2008 Ontario Hockey League Draft. Thomas, 16 played for the Toronto Marlboros Minor Midgets in 2007-2008. Thomas stands 5.09 and weighs 155 pounds. Thomas is the son of former Toronto Maple Leaf Steve Thomas.

CHRISTIAN THOMAS

RW 5.09 155 lbs May 26, 1992 Toronto, Ontario

ACQUIRED: 1st Round ( 13th Overall ) in 2008 OHL Draft

YEAR TEAM GP G A PTS PIM

07-08 Toronto Marlies 52 32 34 66 36

JOHN CARLSON

RD 6.02 215 lbs January 10, 1990 Colonia, New Jersey

ACQUIRED: 2nd Round ( 33rd Overall ) in 2008 OHL Draft

YEAR TEAM GP G A PTS PIM

07-08 Indiana Ice 59 12 31 43 72

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