Tim Thomas NHL

Tim Thomas is a professional hockey player from Michigan, and is currently a goalie with the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League.

On April 2, 2009, Thomas reportedly signed a contract extension with the Bruins. The details of the deal were not immediately announced.ESPN.com: Sources: Thomas Will Return to Boston

Prior to playing in the NHL, Thomas attended and played for the University of Vermont. He was drafted 217th overall in the 1994 NHL draft by the Quebec Nordiques. He chose to stay in college for three additional years after the draft. After graduation in 1997, Thomas played for several minor league teams in the American Hockey League, International Hockey League and in both Sweden and Finland. On June 4, 1998, Thomas signed as a free agent with the Edmonton Oilers, but continued to play strictly in the minors. It was not until August 8, 2002, when he signed with the Boston Bruins, that Thomas made his NHL debut. Thomas has since continued to play for the Bruins, signing a three year contract extension in 2006.

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  • Height: 5' 11"
  • Weight: 201
  • Rookie Year: 1994

• April 15, 1974: Born

• 1994: Drafted 217th overall in the 11th pick of the NHL Draft by the Quebec Nordiques

• 1993-97: Played with and set records for the University of Vermont Team NCAA

• 1995: Rights transferred to Colorado Avalanche | Quebec Nordiques end franchise

• 1998: Signed as a free agent with the Edmonton Oilers

• 1998: Played with the ECHL, Birmingham Bulls and IHL Houston Aeros

• 2000: Signed as a free agent by AIK, Sweden Elite League

• 1999: Played with the HIFK Finland

• 2000: Played with the Detroit Vipers and AIK Solna of Sweden

• 2001: Joined the Boston Bruins but played in the AHL, Providence Bruins

• 2002: Signed as a free agent by the Boston Bruins

• 2006: Became the Boston Bruins number one goalie

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