T-Birds Acquire Colin Haas From Prince George
Published on September 3, 2008 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Seattle Thunderbirds News Release
Kent, WA, September 3, 2008 - Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Russ Farwell today announced the team has acquired center Colin Haas from the Prince George Cougars in exchange for right wing Isak Quakenbush.
Haas, a 19-year-old from Plano, Texas, appeared in 65 games for the Cougars last season and had three goals and five assists with 37 penalty minutes and a plus/minus rating of minus-17.
It is anticipated that Haas will suit up this weekend for the T-Birds at the Red Lion Hotels' Preseason Tournament in Kennewick. The T-Birds take on the Tri- City Americans on Friday at 7 p.m. and the Portland Winter Hawks on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the tournament. The T-Birds only home exhibition game of the preseason will be Saturday, September 13, at Kent Valley Ice Centre against the Portland Winter Hawks. Game time is 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the T-Birds at 206-448-PUCK, at any Ticketmaster outlet or at Kent Valley Ice Centre.
T-Birds season tickets are also currently on sale. Season tickets can be purchased by calling the T- Birds office at 425-869-7825. Purchasing a season ticket will ensure fans can attend both the home opener at the KeyArena on October 4 and the T-Birds first game in their new home, the Kent Events Center.
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