Ryan Thorpe

Wed., Sept. 22, 1999

Age: 18

Height: 6-4. Weight: 210.

Number: 23

Hometown: White Rock, B.C.

Position: Left wing.

Last year: 12 goals, 4 assists.

NHL draft status: Vancouver’s 5th-round pick in ‘99, 129th selection of the draft.

Quick check: Obtained at the trade deadline for Ty Jones and a fourth-round draft pick. Scored 10 of 12 goals with the Chiefs, including a pair in his first game with Spokane.

Coach’s comment: Surprised a lot of people with how good his hands are. Had shoulder surgery in the summer and came back stronger. Great touch for a big man.”

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