Thrashers resign physical leader Boulton

By Bud L. Ellis

He’s one of those guys every successful hockey team needs. He’s not flashy – except when he flashes his fists to stick up for his teammates.

Eric Boulton plays the game hard, grinding in the corners and taking out opponents trying to break free up the ice. His physical play has made him a fan favorite of the Atlanta Thrashers, and the organization rewarded the 33-year-old by resigning him last week.

The left winger typically skates on Atlanta’s fourth line. He led the Thrashers with 113 penalty minutes in 62 games last season, and is the franchise leader in penalty minutes.

Boulton finished last season with eight points: two goals and six assists. One of those goals was on the power play, the first PP goal of his career.

Boulton, a 10-year veteran, has spent the past five seasons with the Thrashers.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 6:48 pm by bud

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