Reg Thomas
HT: 5' 10"
WT. 180lbs
SHOOTS: Left
BORN: Apr. 21st, 1953
HOMETOWN: Lambeth, Ontario
FULL NAME: Reginald
Kenneth Thomas
Nickname also known as Reggie Thomas
Retired 1985
Returned to his native Lambeth, Ontario, after retirement
and ran a farm with his wife, Susan.
Reggie's jacket and Knights memorabilia can be seen on
the wall in Thomas Brothers Market on Highway 4 just south
of Lambeth. They sell some of the best Asparagus,
Strawberries, Corn and other fresh vegetables in the area check them out..
Selected in the 2nd round, 29th overall in the 1973
NHL Amateur Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks
WHA Draft Pick: 1973 (by Los Angeles (No. 8 overall
in Round 1)
OHL All-Star First Team: 1972-73 (London)
London Captain: 1971-72 season through 1972-73 season.
Played on line with Dennis Ververgaert and Andy
Spruce during final junior season in London.
Reg remains one of the most prolific Knights of all time,
I think his contributions to the Knights have been greatly under estimated.
Reg scored 309 points in only 3 years with the Knights.
Played on first Quebec Nordiques NHL team.
Scored a goal in first NHL game
Claimed by Edmonton in 1979 NHL Expansion Draft but never
played for parent team.
Traded to Toronto by Edmonton for future considerations
(1981 sixth-round pick, Steve Smith) on Aug. 22, 1979, but never played for
parent team
Rejoined Toronto as free agent on July 21, 1981,
but never played for parent team.
CHL Ashby Trophy (Iron Man): 1981-82 (Cincinnati)
AHL All-Star First Team: 1982-83 (St. Catharines)
CHL All-Star First Team: 1981-82 (Cincinnati)
Played on Baltimore (WHA) team that folded after
the 1975 season, and was selected by Indianapolis in the WHA Dispersal Draft
for defunct teams.
Was active in oldtimers' hockey in Lambeth for many years
after his retirement.
Father of major-junior player Reg Thomas Jr.
Thomas signed to play in the WHA rather than enter the
NHL after he was drafted, and remained in the other league until it merged with
the NHL in 1979. His rights reverted back to Chicago, which left him unprotected
for the 1979 NHL Expansion Draft, and he was claimed by Edmonton on June 13,
1979.
| Year | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
| 1970-71 | London Knights | OHA | 58 | 35 | 35 | 70 | 29 |
| 1971-72 | London Knights | OHL | 61 | 49 | 55 | 104 | 38 |
| 1972-73 | London Knights | OHL | 61 | 52 | 83 | 135 | 41 |