3rd year undrafted goalie Thomas Heemskerk(33) was left unqualified by San Jose Sharks and became an unrestricted free agent after his three-year entry level contract was up.
He spent two years in their prospect system skating mostly for their ECHL affiliates Stockton Thunder and San Francisco Bulls with some sprinkles of ice time with Worcester Sharks. In 6 AHL games he posted a 1.97 GAA and .926 SV%.
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. net minder also received one recall to the NHL to serve as a back-up and practice with the team.
Although only appearing in a fraction of the games, his SV% was better than his junior hockey league best in 2009/2010 with Everett Silvertips. had a 91-58-19 record in four years of WHL with a 2.81 GAA and .910 SV%.
His marks in the ECHL were less good. In 63 contests his GAA was 3.19 and had a .899 SV%.
For 2013/2014, he almost surprisingly signs a one-year deal with Quad City Mallards of Central Hockey League.
The still very young 23-year old goaltender should score a recall or two in the upcoming season that might elevate him back up into a higher level of pro hockey.