Player's Profile
- Name: Brad Thiessen
- Position: G
- Catches: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-03-19
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Aldergrove, British Columbia
- Acquired: Free agent signing, 2009
- Playing In: Pro
Brad Thiessen
Prospect Grade: 6.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Finished his junior season at Northeastern with a 25-12-4 record, 2.11 GAA, 3 shutouts, and a .931 save percentage. As a reward for his strong season, Thiessen was nominated for the Hobey Baker Trophy. Once his playoff run was over, Thiessen signed a two-year deal with the Penguins and joined their playoff taxi squad.
2009-10: In his first professional season Thiessen split time with the Penguins AHL affiliate and their ECHL affiliate in Wheeling. He finished the season in the AHL though, eventually displacing John Curry as the team's top goaltender. In his 12 games in the ECHL, he managed a 2.67 GAA, 8-3 record, and .919 save percentage. In the AHL he posted a 2.45 GAA, a 14-14-1 record, and a .914 save percentage.
2010-11: In 46 appearances with the Penguins AHL affiliate, Thiessen managed a 35-8-1 record, a 1.94 GAA, a .922 save percentage, and 7 shutouts. All of his numbers were among the tops in the AHL. At the end of the season he was signed to a multi-year two-way deal by the Penguins.
Talent Analysis
Thiessen is an athletic goaltender with a good five-hole, vision and solid lateral movement. He has quick feet, and has shown a willingness to challenge shooters. As with most goaltending prospects, Thiessen needs to continue to work on his mechanics and positioning. He could also upgrade his puck-moving abilities although they are fairly good.
Future
Thiessen will remain the top goaltender for the Penguins farm team.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: September, 6th 2011
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