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Thunder Send Forward to Des Moines

October 14, 2015 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Bloomington Thunder News Release


BLOOMINGTON, Illinois - In order to make room for their newest acquisition, Jake Durflinger, the Bloomington Thunder announced a trade with the Des Moines Buccaneers Wednesday morning in conjunction with the United States Hockey League. Forward Will Harrison (St. Lawrence University) was moved in exchange for a Phase-II 7th round pick in the 2016 USHL Draft.

Harrison, 19, was a 3rd round draft pick of the Thunder in Phase-II the 2015 USHL draft. The forward made the team out of camp and played in 3 games with Bloomington, taking nine shots over those games. This included a game high six shots against the Youngstown Phantoms on Saturday, Oct. 3.

Prior to the 2015-16 regular season, Harrison announced his commitment to St. Lawrence University. The Springfield, VA played for the Amarillo Bulls in the NAHL before making the trip north to Bloomington. With the Bulls, the 5-foot-10 forward was second on the team with 43 points (20g, 23a) in 49 games played.

The trade with the Buccaneers comes just two days after the Thunder brought in a second year USHL forward from the Sioux City Musketeers in exchange for a 2016 Phase-I pick. Bloomington makes the subsequent trades prior to a two game home weekend against the Fargo Force.

Bloomington has now been involved in four trades with the Buccaneers in their existence. Forward Tarek Baker (University of Minnesota) and alumni Jack Jenkins (University of Notre Dame), Ryan Siroky (Miami University), and Ryan Galt (University of Nebraska-Omaha) were all acquisitions from Des Moines.

NEXT HOME GAMES: Friday, October 16th - 7 p.m. - Bloomington hosts the Fargo Force for two games that start on the Friday the 16th. The night is presented by Athletico and all kids get in free. It's also part of the Thunder Friday night food deal. Come in early and get $1 draft beer and soft drinks from 6-7 p.m.

Saturday, October 17th - 7 p.m. - Pink in the Rink night will benefit the Susan G Komen for the Cure with a post-game jersey auction. From 6-7 p.m. it will be buy one, get one free hot dogs and kids 12 & under get a free hot dog voucher when they enter the building. The night is sponsored by CM Promotions and you can get tickets for $10 by getting a voucher from local Thunder sponsors.

Season and Partial Ticket Plans: The 2015-16 season has begun, but we can still reserve your seat for every Bloomington Thunder game at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. You'll have a chance to win a pair of Chicago Blackhawks regular season tickets during the season along with other great promotions if you get season tickets.

Can't make it to every game? Check out 20 and 10-game ticket plans starting at only $100. Make it a voucher pack and get all the same benefits with more flexibility.

Check out our ticket pricing and reserve your tickets by calling (309) 434-2980.



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