Bill Thomas (ice hockey)
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| Position | Right Wing |
| Shoots | Right |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg/13 st 8 lb) |
| NHL Team | Phoenix Coyotes San Antonio Rampage |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | June 20, 1983 , Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
| Pro career | 2006 – present |
Bill Thomas (June 20, 1983, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a professional ice hockey player who plays right wing for the National Hockey League's Phoenix Coyotes.
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[edit] Playing career
He was undrafted out of suburban Pittsburgh Fox Chapel Area High School. Thomas played for the Cleveland Jr. Barons of the NAHL and Tri-City Storm of the USHL. He also played for the University of Nebraska at Omaha Mavericks for two years. After playing in the 2006 NCAA Division-1 Hockey Tournament, Thomas signed his first pro contract on March 26th, 2006 with the Phoenix Coyotes a few days after the Mavericks were eliminated from the tournament in the first round. Thomas played 47 games for the Phoenix Coyotes AHL affiliate the San Antonio Rampage in the 2006–2007 season and 24 games with the Coyotes. He currently leads the San Antonio Rampage in goals in the 2007–2008 season.
[edit] Awards
- 2004–2005 CCHA Rookie of the Year
- 2004–2005 CCHA All Rookie Team
- 2005–2006 First Team All Conference Honors
