10 Facts About Brad Thiessen

1.

Brad Thiessen played three seasons in the junior A British Columbia Hockey League.

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2.

Brad Thiessen led the NCAA in saves, was third in minutes played, and fourth in save percentage.

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3.

Brad Thiessen was included on the team picture, and awarded a Stanley Cup ring before playing his first pro game.

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4.

Brad Thiessen became the second Penguin to be named to the All-Star team after Dany Sabourin in 2006.

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5.

On March 24,2011, Brad Thiessen was recalled by the Pittsburgh Penguins due to an injury to backup goalie Brent Johnson, but did not play in an NHL game.

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6.

On March 7,2012, Brad Thiessen recorded his second career win in just as many starts.

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7.

On July 15,2013, Brad Thiessen opted to leave North America and signed his first European contract with HIFK of the Finnish Liiga.

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8.

On July 3,2014, Brad Thiessen was signed as a free agent to a one-year, two-way contract with the Calgary Flames.

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9.

At the tail end of the season, on April 5,2015, Brad Thiessen was called up by the Calgary from the Adirondack Flames and served as backup without making his debut for the club.

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10.

Brad Thiessen announced his retirement on June 3,2021, after finishing his sixth season within the Cleveland Monsters organization.

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