Shinnimin Signs with Tri-City
July 10, 2007 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Tri-City Americans News Release
KENNEWICK, WA - Tri-City Americans' general manager Bob Tory announced today that the team has signed 16-year-old forward Brendan Shinnimin to a standard Western Hockey League Player's Contract.
The 5'7", 150-pound center from Winnipeg, Manitoba appeared in 31 games for the Winnipeg Thrashers AAA Midget program last season, collecting 10 goals and 37 points. Shinnimin also notched four goals and 15 points in 12 games, leading the Thrashers to a second place finish in the Manitoba AAA Midget hockey league playoffs.
"Brendan is a highly skilled, exciting player," said Tory. "He will develop into a dynamic player in the WHL in time."
Shinnimin will join former-Thrasher teammates Johnny Lazo, Adam Hughesman, Colan Jackson and Mason Wilgosh at the Americans training camp, to be held in late August.
"Brendan will compete for a roster spot on our team this year," continued Tory. "As an organization, we are excited that Brendan and his family have chosen the WHL and the Tri-City Americans as their choice for his hockey development."
Tri-City Americans season ticket plans are now available for the 2007-08 season. Season ticket plans can be purchased by using several, convenient monthly payment schedules after a one-time service charge. Call 509.736.0606, visit AmsHockey.com or drop by the Americans offices' at the bottom level of the Toyota Center for more information.
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