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GOTTA SEE IT: Bordeleau Trying All Kinds of Moves at AHL All-Star Game
The 2023 AHL All-Star game took place this weekend, and San Jose Sharks prospect Thomas Bordeleau made the most of it.
The 21-year-old pivot had his skillset on display, attempting several crafty moves both in the game itself as well as in the Breakaway Challenge.
Thomas Bordeleau (SJS) is out here tryin' stuff and it is enjoyable. None of it has worked yet, but it looked like it would have been cool at least. #AHLAllStar
— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) February 7, 2023
While only some were successful, the crowd was in awe watching him attempt some very creative moves, many of which only a select few players have the capability to pull off.
Thomas Bordeleau, that’s just rude! #SJSharks #AHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/PcGOv2Znjs
— SnipeCity420 (@SnipeCity420) February 6, 2023
"this is all about the hands of Bordeleau"
Our leading goal scorer scores at his first All-Star game 🥹 https://t.co/nFVC3UdOkk pic.twitter.com/rMJi0TFVsb
— San Jose Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) February 7, 2023
Here’s a closer look:
Thomas Bordeleau with some nice moves gets the Pacific a 2-0 lead in their 2nd mini game. #SJBarracuda #AHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/Mx5aHbnW1D
— TEAL TOWN USA – A San Jose Sharks Podcast (@TEALTOWNUSA) February 7, 2023
And here’s some fun stuff that didn’t work:
Thomas Bordeleau attempting the
one-handed shot. 😂 #AHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/CuX43HXk7f— SnipeCity420 (@SnipeCity420) February 7, 2023
Nico Daws commits grand larceny on Thomas Bordeleau in the shootout. #NJDevils #SJSharks pic.twitter.com/i25ChSqMEO
— SnipeCity420 (@SnipeCity420) February 7, 2023
All in all, it appeared to be a very fun weekend for Bordeleau, who will now return to the Barracuda for the final stretch of the season. While the team as a whole have struggled, he himself has had a very solid first full pro year, with 18 goals and 29 points through 45 games to this point.
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A few things we learned from our chat: pic.twitter.com/ULEpKHaHsV
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) February 6, 2023
Thomas Bordeleau thanked Laval shortly after his All-Star appearance for a fantastic weekend.
Hey, @RocketLaval!
We have a message from @Thomasbord71 to you!
Thanks for being such a great host and taking care of him 😊Can't wait to return the favor next year! pic.twitter.com/foC4t60M1R
— San Jose Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) February 7, 2023
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