The Colorado Thunderbirds are pleased to announce that 16U National team forwards Baker Shore and Jake Gricius have been invited to attend the 2015 USA National Team Development Program (NTDP) Evaluation Camp from March 20 - 24 in Ann Arbor, MI.  “The Thunderbirds are proud that our highly nationally ranked program continues to provide an environment that is advancing players to the NTDP,” said Angelo Ricci, 16U National Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations.  “It is a credit to our players, the Thunderbirds coaching staff and our program as a whole.  We wish both players all the best as they compete to earn a spot on the 17U team for the 2015-2016 season,” added Coach Ricci.  Both players are expected to be selected in the USHL Futures Draft in May.  Shore is trying to become the fourth member of his family to suit up for the red, white and blue.  His three older brothers (Drew, Nick and Quentin) previously played for the National team (NTDP).
Former Colorado Thunderbirds player’s who have played or been selected for the NTDP team in Ann Arbor:

• Sean Lorenz - TBirds from 2004-2006, NTDP player 2006-2008, Notre Dame College 2008-2012, Retired player, NHL's Minnesota Wild system
• Nick Shore - Tbirds from 2006-2008, NTDP player 2008-2010, University of Denver 2010-2013, Currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings-NHL
• Gavin Stoick - Tbirds from 2008-2010, NTDP player 2010-2012, Currently playing for Cornell University   
• Quentin Shore - Tbirds from 2006-2010, NTDP player 2010-2012, Currently playing for the University of Denver, Ottawa Senators-NHL draft pick  
• Seth Jones - Tbirds from 2006-2007,  NTDP player 2010-2012, Portland Winterhawks player 2012-2013, Currently playing for the Nashville Predators-NHL 
• Seth Swenson - Tbirds from 2007-2009, Offered a spot with the NTDP in 2009-2010 but signed with Portland of the WHL, WHL player 2009-2014, Currently playing for the University of Guelph  
• Troy Terry - Tbirds from 2008-2014, Currently playing for the NTDP 18U team, Committed to University of Denver, NHL Draft eligible 2015
• Zach Walker - Tbirds from 2012-2014, Currently playing for the NTDP 17U team, Committed to Boston College, NHL Draft eligible 2016