Bill Thomas (hockey player)
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| Position | Right Wing |
| Shoots | Right |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) |
| NHL Team | Phoenix Coyotes |
| Nationality | United States |
| Born | June 20, 1983, Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
| Pro Career | 2006 – present |
Bill Thomas (June 20, 1983, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays right wing for the National Hockey League's Phoenix Coyotes.
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[edit] Playing career
He was undrafted out of suburban Pittsburgh Fox Chapel High School. Played for the Tri-City Storm of the USHL. Played for the University of Nebraska at Omaha Mavericks for two years. Played in the 2006 NCAA Hockey Tournament and signed his first pro contract with the Phoenix Coyotes a few days after the Mavericks were eliminated. He is the younger brother of roller hockey player Dave Thomas (no relation to the Wendy's fast food franchise). Bill developed most of his superior hockey skills playing roller hockey after school at the famed Boyd Library Court located in O'Hara Township, Pennsylvania. "Boyd" has produced other notable hockey stars such as Lance "Beans" Snyder, Jesse "Slow Boy" Aiken, and Chris "Rolls" Flecker.
[edit] Awards
2004-2005 CCHA Rookie of the Year 2004-2005 CCHA All Rookie Team
2005-2006 First Team All Conference Honors
[edit] Records
[edit] Career statistics
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2002-03 Tri-City Storm USHL 60 29 21 50 20 3 0 3 3 4
2003-04 Tri-City Storm USHL 60 31 38 69 30 9 8 6 14 4
2004-05 U. of Nebraska-Omaha NCAA 39 19 26 45 12
2005-06 U. of Nebraska-Omaha NCAA 41 27 23 50 43
2005-06 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 9 1 2 3 8 -- -- -- -- --
