Player Spotlight : T.J. Fox!
May 27, 2008
As part of a new Player Spotlight series, sharksahl.com is giving fans a chance to read (and see!) more about their favorite Worcester Sharks! This week, we continue with rookie standout T.J. Fox, who finished tied for the team lead (along with Nate Raduns) in rookie goal-scoring!
Weekly Archives:
This Week: T.J. Fox
Meet T.J. Fox:
Number: 13
Position: Forward
Date of Birth (Age): June 11, 1984 (23)
Hometown: Oswego, NY
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 200 Lb.
Drafted: Undrafted
Season Highlight: Recorded a season (and career) high in both goals (2) and points (3) in the Sharks’ 5-1 win over Manchester on Dec. 16. They were the first two goals of the game, giving Worcester all the scoring it needed in its impressive divisional win!
Did you know?: Fox scored a goal in each of his first three games ever played against the Albany River Rats (Jan. 12, Mar. 1, and Mar. 7). Union College, where he played NCAA hockey for three seasons, is located in Schenectady, NY, less than 20 miles from Albany, which made his success against the Rats extra special.
2007-08 in a Nutshell: Fox had an impressive rookie campaign, playing in 71 of 80 games while proving to be a solid all-around player. He thrived as a faceoff man and penalty killer, finishing tied for the team lead with two shorthanded goals and three shorthanded points.
Career Statistics:
Click HERE to check out Fox’ career stats.
2007-08 Highs & Lows:
Season Highs:
Goals = 2 (12/16 at Manchester)
Assists = 2 (4/12 vs. Lowell)
Points = 3 (12/16 at Manchester)
Penalty Minutes = 5 (11/24 vs. Providence)
Most Consecutive Games With:
A Goal = 2 (2/6-2/10)
An Assist = 2 (3/21-3/22)
A Point = 4 (2/2-2/10)
Complete Bio:
2007-08 with Worcester: Final Stats – 71 games played, 24 points (12 goals, 12 assists), 33 penalty minutes, +2 rating … Recorded first multi-assist game of season (and career) behind a pair vs. Lowell (4/12) … Credited with an assist at Lowell (3/29) … Had an assist for second-consecutive game on 3/22 vs. Albany … Tallied an assist vs. Bridgeport (3/21) … Picked up an assist on 3/14 at Lowell … Had team’s first penalty shot attempt of the season (and second in franchise history) on 3/12 vs. San Antonio, but failed to convert … Scored a goal vs. Albany (3/7), marking the third-straight game in the season series he scored against the River Rats … Scored second goal at Albany in as many games, picking up the Sharks’ first goal on 3/1 … Picked up an assist at Norfolk (2/15). Was part of the third-period brawl as he squared off with Wanving, but was not assessed any penalties … Scored a goal in second-consecutive game at Hershey (2/10) … Scored what stood to be the game-winning goal at Lowell on 2/6 … Picked up an assist on a rush up ice, passing to Josh Prudden, who found the back of the net at Providence (2/3) … Scored the Sharks’ second goal of the game in the first period against Manchester (2/2) … Tallied an assist vs. Providence (1/19) … Scored his sixth goal of the season in front of friends and family vs. Albany (1/12), earning himself the game’s No. 3 star … Picked up his fifth goal of the season, giving the Sharks a 1-0 lead against Hershey (1/2) … Recorded a season-high three points (2g, 1a) at Manchester 12/16 …. Missed two games due to injury (12/7-12/8) …. Recorded first professional fighting major 11/24 vs. Providence …. Scored second professional goal 11/23 at Manchester …. Scored first professional goal, the game-winner in a 5-3 win over Providence on 10/21.
Other Career Notes: Signed with the San Jose Sharks in March of 2007 … Had 37 points (13g, 24a) in 2006-07 for Union College, which tied a school record … Was named Team MVP and was voted Seventh Player Award by Union’s fans.
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