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Thrashers Sign Mike Hoffman

Tuesday, Jul. 8th, 2008

The Atlanta Thrashers have signed unrestricted free agent forward Mike Hoffman, according to Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Waddell.

Hoffman, 27, recorded eight points (five goals, three assists) and 81 penalty minutes in 38 games last season with the AHL’s Portland Pirates. He added two points (one goal, one assist) in 11 Calder Cup Playoff games. The 6-5, 240-pound right wing missed a significant amount of games due to injury.

The native of Scituate, Mass. has tallied 45 points (18 goals, 27 assists) in 221 career AHL games with Portland, Manchester, Toronto, Cleveland and Worcester. He added nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 25 ECHL games with the Peoria Riverman in 2003-04.

Prior to his professional career, Hoffman appeared in 31 games with the University of Connecticut from 2002-04, recording 10 points (two goals, eight assists). He was originally signed as a free agent by the Maple Leafs on Aug. 12, 2005.



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