Thunderbirds Sign Goaltender Drew Hutchison to One-Year Contract
Published on August 19, 2022 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Halifax Thunderbirds News Release
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia - The Halifax Thunderbirds today announced they have signed goalie and 2021 NLL Entry Draft second-round pick Drew Hutchison to a one-year contract.
Hutchison, 24, was selected 18th overall by the Thunderbirds in 2021. He was coming off a NCAA DIII championship win with the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers. Listed at 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, he played 109:02 min. in front of the net during that championship winning season, posting a 7.15 GAA and 6.49 SV%. Hutchison's NCAA career saw him finish with 287:47 min., an 8.57 GAA, and a .627 SV%.
The left-hander also played between the pipes for the Burlington Chiefs in the Ontario Junior Lacrosse League in 2019. Hutchison has 911:59 min. of regular season action under his belt to complement his 12-3 record, 6.45 GAA, and .834 SV%. Across 893:28 min. in the postseason, the Otonabee, Ontario native has an 8-6 win-loss record, 6.31 GAA, and .844 SV%.
"He is a great teammate and locker room guy, coupled with being a ferocious competitor that demands the most from himself," Chiefs Head Coach Dan MacRae said. "You will continue to hear his name called for a very long time in this league."
--
The Thunderbirds return to Scotiabank Centre for their third season in Halifax this winter. Season tickets to watch championship-caliber professional lacrosse in Nova Scotia are on sale at HalifaxThunderbirds.com or by calling or texting 902-334-2333.
National Lacrosse League Stories from August 19, 2022
- Panther City Lacrosse Club Signs Cole Pickup - Panther City Lacrosse Club
- Thunderbirds Ink Forward Kealan Pilon to One-Year Deal - Halifax Thunderbirds
- Rock Trade Rob Hellyer to Las Vegas for Two First Round Picks - Toronto Rock
- Seals Sign Star Forwards Curtis Dickson and Kevin Crowley - San Diego Seals
- Bandits Sign Brown to One-Year Contract - Buffalo Bandits
- Thunderbirds Sign Goaltender Drew Hutchison to One-Year Contract - Halifax Thunderbirds
- Rock Re-Sign Trio - Toronto Rock
- Knighthawks Re-Sign Burke to One-Year Contract - Rochester Knighthawks
- Albany FireWolves Add Rookie Defenseman for 2022-23 Season - Oshawa FireWolves
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
