USHL Waterloo Black Hawks

Samuels-Thomas Selected Late

Published on June 27, 2009 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Waterloo Black Hawks News Release


Waterloo, Iowa-Forward Jordan Samuels-Thomas was among the late picks in the NHL Entry Draft Saturday in Montreal.

With nine slots remaining in the final round, the Atlanta Thrashers took Samuels-Thomas with the 203rd overall draft pick.

Last season, Samuels-Thomas became the first Black Hawk since 2004-2005 to reach the 30-goal milestone, leading the team with 32. During his two-year career in Waterloo, the Hartford-area native appeared in 115 regular season games, with 40 goals and 25 assists. He added two more goals and three additional assists in 14 Clark Cup playoff games. Samuels-Thomas will skate for the Bowling Green Falcons in 2009-2010.

The Waterloo Black Hawks have never previously had a player selected by the Thrashers. Earlier in the day, Craig Smith and Patrick Wey were taken in the fourth round.

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