BRIAN WARD NAMED CCM ECHL ROOKIE OF THE MONTH

PRINCETON, N.J. – Adirondack Thunder forward Brian Ward has been named the CCM ECHL Rookie of the Month for March.

The 25-year-old scored eight goals and added nine assists for 17 points in 11 games during the month as he found the scoresheet in each game he played in.

Ward picked up at least one point in each of his 11 outings and had four multi-point games, including a hat trick on March 12 against Brampton and three assists on March 18 against Wheeling.

A native of Haverhill, Mass., Ward is tied for 15th among ECHL rookies with 44 points (25g-19a) in 46 games. He has added one assist in eight games with Albany of the American Hockey League.

Prior to turning pro, Ward recorded 70 points (27g-43a) in 112 career games at St. Lawrence University and had 85 points (39g-46a) in 122 career games with Tri-City of the United States Hockey League.

The Thunder are home again for the home regular season finale on Tuesday evening against Manchester. Adirondack Thunder individual and group ticket packages are also available for just $13 per t¬icket in addition to new Thunder mini-packs, consisting of four tickets and a gift card to a local restaurant for just $65. Call 518-480-3355 x1 or visit ECHLThunder.com/tickets to customize a plan and reserve your seat locations today.

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