11th year net minder Brad Thiessen(39) signs on for a fifth straight season with Cleveland Monsters, a team he won the 2016 Calder Cup Championship with and oddly had no playoff starts but did play ECHL postseason games for affiliate Cincinnati Cyclones.
The 6′ 181 lbs. goalie has twice (2011 & 2013) been part of tandems that won AHL Best Goaltending Duo, while under contract with original contract club Pittsburgh Penguins, tending the cage for farm team, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
He’s also won 2011 AHL Best Goaltender (Baz Bastien Memorial Award) with a 1.94 GAA and .922 SV% in 46 games.
Last under NHL contract to Calgary Flames for the 2014/2015, the 33-year old is doing a heck of a job keeping the dream alive.
Brad Thiessen (39)
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.
