Hudson Thornton, former Prince George Cougars captain, is joining the University of Saskatchewan Huskies next season after a stint with the Hershey Bears and Orlando Solar Bears.
"Oh, my gosh," Bob Sweeney said Tuesday. "Everybody used to talk about it on our team, and I know all of his opponents did, as well. He could throw 'em with the best of 'em."
Washington currently has $6.95 million in cap space to work with after signing trade acquisitions Justin Sourdif and Declan Chisholm (though pending RFA Hendrix Lapierre has yet to ink a contract).
Hutson had an unbelievable freshman season with Boston University, notching 48 points (14g, 34a) in 39 games, leading all NCAA freshmen in scoring.
The parity and competitiveness in our league is second to none, as demonstrated by the final day of regular season where playoff positions came down to regulation wins.
The Kings have adopted a strategy of aggressive play in the first two periods but have faltered in the third, prompting the Oilers to capitalize on the shift.
Hutson's performance, with an assist and eight points in four NCAA tournament games, was notable despite BU's loss in the championship game.