Tigers’ Hamblin signs AHL contract with Condors
Outgoing Medicine Hat Tigers captain James Hamblin has signed a two-year American Hockey League contract with the Bakersfield Condors.
A 5-foot-10, 181-pound product of Edmonton, Alta., Hamblin recently concluded his Western Hockey League career. During the 2019-20 WHL Regular Season, Hamblin recorded 92 points (36G-56A) in 63 games, including five power-play goals, three short-handed goals, and six game-winning goals.
Hamblin ranked third in overall WHL scoring and led all Eastern Conference skaters. Earlier this month, Hamblin was named to the WHL Eastern Conference First All-Star Team.
Originally selected 17th overall by the Tigers at the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft, Hamblin played 323 WHL regular season games with the Tigers, posting 283 points (115G-168A). Included in those totals are 31 power-play goals, 13 game-winning goals and 19 game-winning goals.
He recorded an assist in a tie-breaker game at the conclusion of the 2015-16 WHL Regular Season.
In 17 WHL playoff games, Hamblin recorded 12 points (7G-5A), including one power-play goal and two short-handed goals.
The Condors are the AHL affiliate of Hamblin’s hometown Edmonton Oilers.
The 21-year old finished third in @TheWHL scoring race this season with 92 points in 63 games.#Condorstown pic.twitter.com/Sl3zNarS2e
— Bakersfield Condors (@Condors) April 30, 2020
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