3rd year undrafted Pittsburgh Penguins‘ goaltender Brad Thiessen(39) received his 1st NHL start after putting up impressive numbers with affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Originally signed to a 2-year entry level deal with Pittsburgh, he’s played 126 AHL regular season and Calder Cup Playoff games waiting his turn in what has turned out to be a glut of good goalies in their system.
In his debut, a 4-2 win, he saved 22 of 24 shots for a 2.00 GAA and .917 SV%.
It’s another one of the success stories as he was never drafted and played parts of his rookie season in the ECHL with Wheeling Nailers, 12 games, 8-3 record.
He could be in line to be the team’s NHL back-up for 2012/2013, but will need another contract in the meantime.
