This week's Airdrie Techmation Thunder Spotlight belongs to AJ Stebbins.
The Thunder only had one game last week which was on Friday when they took on the Wheatland Kings. Unfortunately, the Thunder dropped the game losing 5-2, On the season, Airdrie now has a record of six wins and six losses.
Head Coach and General Manager Mark Kulynych wrote that Stebbins had a great game Friday.
"We didn’t get the results we wanted but Stebs had a positive impact on the game, Stebs is one of the smallest in the league and he played like one of the biggest players in the league Friday."
Kulynych is excited to have Stebbins on the team with everything that he brings to the team.
"Stebs has been a great addition to the family and is well-liked by all the players. He definitely adds value on and off the ice."
In eight games played this season, Stebbins has one goal and three assists for four points. Stebbins is excited to be playing for the Thunder this season.
"We're a pretty good team. We had a tough loss the other night, but I think we're getting better every game."
Being his first year with the Thunder, Stebbins talked about what it was like joining a new team that had a lot of new faces.
"All the boys are welcoming and Airdrie has been a great city as well. I think I've been playing all right, it's hard to come into a new league and new team, but think I'm doing pretty well."
He finished off by saying he hopes he can score more goals to help the team win while growing his bond with his new teammates.
On Friday the Thunder are hosting the Coaldale Copperheads for an 8 p.m. matchup at the Ron Ebbesen Arena. On Saturday, the Thunder are travelling to Ponoka to take on the Stampeders.
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