Thunder Add Chabot from Rapid City

Published on February 4, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


Stockton, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, owned by the Calgary Flames and proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's New York Islanders and the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers, acquired forward J.P. Chabot from the Rapid City Rush in exchange for future considerations.

Chabot has played 32 games this season with the Rush and has 9 points (8 goals, 1 assist). His 8 goals ties his ECHL career high that he set back in the 2009-10 season with the Charlotte Checkers and he has played in 26 less games this season.

The 26-year-old forward is currently in his sixth season of pro hockey and has played 100 games in the ECHL and 190 in the former CHL.

During his three seasons in the CHL, he collected 98 points (52 goals, 46 assists) and 458 penalty minutes, while his ECHL career has seen him score 36 points (17 goals, 19 assists) and earn 134 penalty minutes.

The Thunder take on the Alaska Aces this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Anchorage. Thunder fans can watch the games on ECHL.TV or listen to the games live on Spreaker and iHeartRadio. Fans can also watch the game for free at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, the Thunder's official home away from home.



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