Wings trade Brendan Thenhaus to Edmonton for second round pick in 2008 draft

Published on February 29, 2008 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Philadelphia Wings News Release


The Philadelphia Wings have traded forward Brendan Thenhaus to the Edmonton Rush in exchange for a second round pick in the 2008 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft according to Wings General Manager Lindsay Sanderson. The draft pick was originally property of the Wings and was sent to Edmonton as part of a deal that secured Philadelphia the 25th pick in 2007 NLL Entry Draft, which the team used to draft forward David Mitchell.

The Wings have also added rookie forward Drew Westervelt from injured reserve to their 23-man roster to replace Thenhaus.

"With so much depth on our right side, it was difficult to get Brenden into the lineup," said Wings' General Manager Lindsay Sanderson. "The move to Edmonton will give him the chance to play. It will also allow us to get Drew Westervelt on our roster after spending the past couple of months on injured reserve."

Thenhaus has six points (3G, 3A) and 25 loose balls in seven career games. He was acquired by the Wings as a free agent on December 12, 2007. Thenhaus played for the Buffalo Bandits in 2007.

Westervelt was drafted by the Wings in the third round (37th overall) in the 2008 NLL Entry Draft. The UMBC graduate has been cleared to play after being on injured reserve since November due to a Jones fracture in his left foot.

The Wings face the New York Titans in their next home game at Wachovia Center on Friday, February 29 at 8:00 p.m. Great seats are still available and can be purchased by visiting www.wingslax.com or at the Wachovia Complex Box Office. Party Packs, which include four tickets, four hot dogs, and four sodas, are just $68 and are great way to enjoy Wings lacrosse with family and friends. Party Packs are available at wingslax.com or by calling (215) 389-WING (9464).

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