A day after college career ends at New Hampshire, Thompson signs with Penguins
2011-03-28 17:24:00
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Penguins signed forward Paul Thompson to a two-year, entry level contract on Monday.
Thompson, the 2010-11 Hockey East Player of the Year while at New Hampshire, led the league with 52 points this season. He scored 28 goals, and led the No. 11 Wildcats to the NCAA Regional Finals, where they lost to No. 9 Notre Dame 2-1 on Sunday.
In four seasons with New Hampshire, Thompson had 57 goals, 55 assists and 112 points.
Pittsburgh plays host to Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Advertisement
This Week - Subscribe NowAll things considered, how would you rate this NHL season?
Advertisement
“I think when you’re at home the first two games, sometimes you get a little bit too comfortable at home. Then you come on the road, maybe it’s like a rude awakening…We’ve had three series to figure that out, learn it. We definitely want to be better (Monday), especially in the first game on the road.”
- Chicago's Patrick Kane. The Blackhawks are 0-3 in Game 3s this playoff.
Contests
Our Partners
A TC Media site, Consumer Solutions
