For the Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Goalie Ryan Gilchrist has signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement with the Seattle Thunderbirds, team general manager Russ Farwell announced today.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n “We are excited to have Ryan commit to the Thunderbirds,” Farwell said. “He has been improving on a steady pace and is a top prospect to play for our team. We expect him to compete for a spot on our roster next year.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Gilchrist, 16, plays for the Lloydminster Bobcats in the Alberta AAA Midget Hockey League. Gilchrist has played 906 minutes with the Bobcats and has a 8-5-3 record with a 2.81 goals against average and a .890 save percentage this season.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Gilchrist has taken part in the T-Birds’ last two training camps. It is possible Gilchrist could join the T-Birds for practices once his midget season has ended.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n On the ice<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n The T-Birds face the Lethbridge Hurricanes at 7:35 p.m. Friday at the ShoWare Center. They host the Everett Silvertips at 6:05 p.m. Saturday, followed by the local Celebrity and T-Birds Alumni All-Star Game. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n