Tim Preston was drafted by the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League in the 8th round, 134th overall in the 1996 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. He was part of the Langley (BC) connection the Thunderbirds picked up that year; Ryan Trsek and Florida Panthers prospect, David Morrisett (2nd round, 26th overall) all came from the Langley Bantams. Tim made his debut in a Thunderbirds uniform in the 1997-98 season, collecting 11 goals, 5 assists, 16 points and 49 penalty minutes. He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 3rd round, 73rd overall in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Preston spent 4 seasons with the Thunderbirds and played his overage season (20 year old) with the Saskatoon (SK) Blades. In his 5 seasons in the WHL, he averaged 30 points per season. He played professional briefly for the Wheeling Nailers of the East Coast Hockey League. Show less «