Shawn Thompson

Age: 20

Height: 6-2

Weight: 205

Number: 16

Hometown: Melville, Saskatchewan

Position: Left wing

Last year: 4 goals, 12 assists, 80 penalty minutes.

NHL draft status: Free agent

Quick check: Acquired from Kamloops Oct. 29,‘98, for a draft pick. Versatile. Can play wing or on the blue line.

Coach’s comment: “We feel comfortable with Tommy on the point or up front. He can take the body and do what needs to be done for the team.”