HAMILTON HIRED AS PRO SCOUT

Three-year Condors captain Ryan Hamilton has been named a Western-based professional scout for the San Jose Sharks.

Hamilton, 33, played professional hockey for 12 seasons. The two-time AHL All-Star skated with the Houston Aeros (2005-2009), Toronto Marlies (2009-2013), and the Oklahoma City Barons prior to their relocation to Bakersfield. Hamilton also skated in 30 NHL contests for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Edmonton Oilers, earning five points (one goal, four assists).

He played in 674 career games professionally including 644 in the AHL.