July 6, 2007

Dartmouth's Grant Lewis Signs with Thrashers

Atlanta, GA --

The Atlanta Thrashers have signed defenseman Grant Lewis, the team's second-round selection, 40th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, according to Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Waddell. Lewis recently concluded his collegiate career at Dartmouth.

Lewis, 22, recorded 15 points (one goal, 14 assists) and 30 penalty minutes in 24 games with Dartmouth last season. The 6-3, 205-pound defenseman came back from an ankle injury to help the Big Green earn a share of its first Ivy Title in over 20 years. Lewis shared first among ECAC Hockey League defensemen in assists and was tied for sixth in points.

The native of Pittsburgh, PA has tallied 77 points (13 goals, 64 assists) and 172 penalty minutes in 120 career games with Dartmouth. He was named to the ECACHL First Team and was on the ECACHL All-Rookie Team during his freshman year in 2004. He was also selected to the league's second team in 2006.

Prior to his time at Dartmouth, Lewis spent one season of junior hockey with the Pittsburgh Forge (NAHL), tallying nine points (two goals, seven assists) and 59 penalty minutes in 50 games.