Thunderbirds sign forward Chayton King

Aug 18, 2021

The Halifax Thunderbirds announced today that they have signed forward, Chayton King, to a one-year contract.

 

King, 22, spent 2015-2019 in the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League as a member of the Six Nations Rebels. With the Jr B Rebels, King tallied 237 points in 86 career regular-season games, and an additional 128 points in 51 career playoff appearances. 

 

This summer, the righty forward from Six Nations suited up for the Jr A Arrows, posting 15 goals and 26 points in eight contests and earning All-Star honours in the process. While representing the West in the OJLL All-Star Game, King led the team in scoring with a goal and four assists. 

 

Thunderbirds captain and Six Nations head coach, Cody Jamieson, had the unique opportunity of coaching King in this year’s OJLL Tournament, and getting a prolonged look at the forward.

 

"Chayton is a gamer. He has a nice outside shot and isn’t afraid to crash the middle. He’s a threat to score anytime the ball is in his stick,” said Jamieson. 

 

King knows his journey to the NLL has only just begun, and his hard-work will put him in the best position to try and crack a roster spot with the Thunderbirds.

 

“It's a great honour to sign with Halifax and it's always been my dream to be a part of an NLL team,” said King. “I'll have to bring everything I've got to this training camp. It will be such a great experience getting the opportunity to learn how the next level is played.”

 

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