The Colorado Thunderbirds are pleased to announce that 16U National team forward, Nolan Foote, has been invited to attend the 2016 USA National Team Development Program (NTDP) Evaluation Camp March 18-22, at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan.  "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" added Coach Ricci.  

Nolan is the son of proud parents Adam and Jennifer Foote of Englewood, Colorado, who are a big part of the Colorado Thunderbirds family as they have been a billet host family for several years.  Coach Adam Foote is assistant coach on the Colorado Thunderbirds 16U National Team.  Callan Foote, Nolan's older brother, also played Colorado Thunderbirds and is currently playing for Kelowna Rockets, WHL. 

The Colorado Thunderbirds wish Nolan all the best as he competes to earn a spot on the 17U NTDP team for the 2016-2017 season! 

Former Colorado Thunderbirds players 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, Minnesota Wild system-NHL
• 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 Columbus Blue Jackets-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, played NTDP 18U team 2014-2015, Currently playing for the University of Denver 
• Zach Walker - Tbirds from 2012-2014, Currently playing for the NTDP 17U team, Committed to Boston College, NHL Draft eligible 2016