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GAMBRELL AND EYSSIMONT CHOSEN IN THE 2016 NHL DRAFT!

06/25/2016, 2:45pm MDT
By Tbirds

GAMBRELL AND EYSSIMONT
CHOSEN IN THE 
2016 NHL DRAFT!

The Colorado Thunderbirds are proud to announce that two former Colorado Thunderbirds players, Dylan Gambrell and Mikey Eyssimont, were drafted today, June 25, in the 2016 NHL Draft bringing the total Thunderbirds players drafted in the NHL to 16 since 2008!  Players from the Colorado Thunderbirds program continue to have excellent opportunities and to benefit from the elite training received in the Thunderbirds organization.  

Dylan Gambrell, a forward, was chosen by San Jose Sharks, round 2, #60 overall.  Dylan, son of proud parents Jim and Monica Gambrell of Bonney Lake, Washington, played Colorado Thunderbirds from 2011-2012. Gambrell played his Junior years for USHL Dubuque Fighting Saints, and has just completed his freshman year for the University of Denver.  

Mikey Eyssimont, a forward, was selected by LA Kings, round 5, #142 overall.  Mikey, is from Littleton, Colorado, and the son of proud parents George and Nancy Eyssimont.  Eyssimont played Colorado Thunderbirds from 2009-2013 before heading off to play his Junior years at USHL Fargo Force 2013-2015 and finishing up for the USHL Sioux Falls Stampede.  Mikey has just completed his freshman year at St. Cloud University.  

Other former Colorado Thunderbirds that have been drafted in the NHL are

  • Brandon Carlo, a defenseman, drafted by Boston Bruins in the 2nd round, #37 overall in 2015
  • Troy Terry, a forward, drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the 5th round, #148 overall in 2015
  • David Cotton, a forward, drafted by Carolina Hurricanes in the 6th round, #169 overall in 2015
  • Evan Smith, a goalie, drafted by Nashville Predators in the 7th round, #205 overall in 2015
  • Dominic Turgeon, a center, drafted by Detroit Redwings in the 3rd round, 63rd overall in 2014
  • Fredrik Olofsson, a forward, drafted by Chicago Blackhawks in the 4th Round, 98th overall in 2014
  • Hayden Hawkey, a goalie, drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 6th round, 177th overall in 2014
  • Seth Jones, a defenseman, drafted by Nashville Predators in the 1st Round, 4th overall in 2013
  • Gustav Olofsson, a defenseman, drafted by Minnesota Wild in the 2nd Round, 46th overall in 2013
  • Quentin Shore, a center, drafted in the 6th Round, 168th overall by Ottawa Senators in 2013
  • Jaccob Slavin, a defenseman, drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 4th round, 120th overall in 2012
  • Nick Shore, a forward, drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 3rd round, 82nd overall in 2011
  • Josiah Didier, a defenseman, drafted by the Montreal Canadians in the 4th round, 97th overall in 2011
  • Sean Lorenz, a defenseman, drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the 4th round, 115th overall in 2008 

The Colorado Thunderbirds congratulate Dylan Gambrell and Mikey Eyssimont and wish these fine young men the very best of luck in their continuing hockey careers!

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