The Peterborough Petes have acquired Akil Thomas from the Niagara Ice Dogs. In return, Peterborough receives forward Cam Butler, as well as two 2nd and two 3rd round picks. Thomas is in his fourth season in the OHL, all of them with the Ice Dogs. He had a sensational career with them, putting up 275 regular season points. Thomas was drafted in the second round of the 2018 draft by the L.A. Kings, so this will be his final season in the OHL and gives him a shot to win a championship.
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Thomas played for Canada at the most recent World Juniors, putting up a goal and an assist in seven games. Despite only managing two points in the tournament, he became a household name in Canada after doing this:
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This goal went on to be the game winner, which resulted in Canada taking home the gold medal.
