Thomas inks three-year contract with Halifax Thunderbirds

Six Nations member Brody Thomas has signed a three-year contract with the Halifax Thunderbirds. (Photo courtesy Halifax Thunderbirds.)

By Sam Laskaris Writer Six Nations member Brody Thomas has been given an opportunity to prove he belongs in the big leagues. The Halifax Thunderbirds, who compete in the professional National Lacrosse League (NLL) signed Thomas to a three-year contract earlier this month. Thomas, who is 22, was considered a free agent. His actual NLL draft year was a year ago but he wasn’t selected by any team then. Thomas started turning some heads this season with his solid defensive play with the Six Nations Rivermen, the local Senior B men’s squad. “There was always scouts around during the season as there always is,” Thomas said. Those talent seekers were also at the national Presidents Cup tournament held in August in Edmonton. Thomas and his Six Nations teammates competed at…

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