CHRIS
THORBURN
RW
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
235 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
14
years
Debut
Dec 2, 2005
Born
Jun 3, 1983
(40 yrs)
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Drafted
Drafted by Buffalo in 2001 (2/50).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2020-06-22 |
Announced his retirement.
|
| 2019-04-05 |
Recalled from the San Antonio Rampage (AHL).
|
| 2018-10-15 |
Assigned to the San Antonio Rampage (AHL).
|
| 2018-10-05 |
Recalled from the San Antonio Rampage (AHL).
|
| 2018-10-02 |
Assigned to the San Antonio Rampage (AHL).
|
Scouting Report
Had good size and strength. Played the crash-and-bang game with aplomb. Was able to drop the mitts and could also play all three forward positions at the National Hockey League level. Was a sound penalty killer. Skated well. His lack of soft hands limited his ice time in the NHL. Was not a heavyweight, so his ability to enforce left a little to be desired (he lost a lot of fights).
Long Range Potential: Physical, versatile depth forward.
