Monday, July 22, 2019

Thunderbirds Sign Former Vipers Forward Martin:

The American Hockey League Springfield Thunderbirds have signed former Vernon Vipers forward forward Craig Martin.

Martin spent the past four seasons at Quinnipiac University (2015-2019) before signing his first professional contract with the Thunderbirds towards the end of last season. Martin didn't play a single game with the Thunderbirds.

Martin played parts of two seasons in Vernon (2012-2014) was traded to Alberni Valley along with future considerations for Jared Wilson on October 1st 2013.  In 46 career games with the Vipers Martin collected (10-goals-13-assists-23-points). Martin also played with Trail & Alberni Valley.

Craig Martin's Player Profile:

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/126247/craig-martin

This was posted on the Thunderbirds website:

T-BIRDS SIGN F CRAIG MARTIN TO ATO

Apr 2, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds announced on Tuesday that they have signed forward Craig Martin to an Amateur Tryout.

The 24-year-old native of Trail, B.C. completed a four-year NCAA career with Quinnipiac University, during which he accumulated 27 goals and 48 assists for 75 points in 134 games as a Bobcat. As a freshman in 2015-16, Martin and the Bobcats reached the NCAA championship game.

The Thunderbirds start a three-game week with the final matchup of the season against the Hartford Wolf Pack on Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. before embarking on a weekend trip to Charlotte to face the Checkers on Saturday (6:00 p.m.) and Sunday (1:00 p.m.).

Springfield Thunderbirds 2019-2020 ticket memberships are on sale now and include the best benefits of being a Thunderbirds ticket holder. To learn more about memberships and single game tickets, visit www.SpringfieldThunderbirds.com or call (413) 739-GOAL (4625).

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