Thunder Sign Justin Maylan

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STOCKTON, Calif. – The Stockton Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League, and head coach Matt Thomas announced today the team has agreed to terms with rookie center Justin Maylan. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Maylan, 21, is set to skate in his first full professional season with the Thunder after posting over a point per game in his last two junior seasons and getting his pro start at the AHL level with the Portland Pirates.

Maylan skated in one AHL game last season and made his pro debut with Portland on Mar. 25 against Providence.

“Justin is another skilled forward that will contribute right away,” said Thomas. “He will give our power play a boost and fit in well with our group of forwards.”

The 6-foot-1 and 170 pound forward also led the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League in points (89) and ranked seventh in the league with 63 assists (team leader) in 72 games last season, additionally ranking third on the Raiders with 26 goals. He posted career highs in all three scoring categories and was one of the recipients of the team’s Three Star Awards.

Maylan combined for 158 points in 138 games over his final two WHL seasons and earned 255 points (87g-168a) in 331 career games with Prince Albert, Prince George and Moose Jaw.

The Ganonoque, Ontario native is set to re-unite with a former junior teammate after skating with Thunder defenseman Nathan Deck in Prince Albert.

“It’s exciting to hear about the opportunities in Stockton with developing as a professional and playing in a winning environment,” said Maylan. “The conversations this summer with Matt Thomas – who I’m thrilled to play for – were enjoyable and Nathan Deck had nothing but great things to say about the organization. I can’t wait to start contributing offensively and help the team go even deeper in the postseason.”