Storm pick up forward Thompson

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Manchester Storm have added to their quota of non-homegrown players with the signing of Tayler Thompson.

The Canadian forward has largely iced in the ECHL over the past three seasons, totalling 42 points in 124 games. 

"Tayler arrives in Manchester eager to prove he can transition from North American hockey. He knows that the Elite League standard has continued to increase and sees this is a real opportunity to kickstart the European chapter of his career," said Head Coach Ryan Finnerty.

"He plays a hard-nosed game; he will finish his checks and I feel like he could be another energy guy within our line-up. I am confident the fans will enjoy his style of play and his right-handed shot balances out our roster nicely.

"Tayler can play down the middle and on the wings, that kind of flexibility is something we have been looking to add and his consistent puck pressure will no doubt win the hearts of the Shelter’s faithful."

The signing of Thompson takes the Storm to 14 non-homegrown players registered during 2021/22. Teams are allowed a maximum of 20 during this season.