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The Wichita Thunder are a minor league hockey team. Based in Wichita, Kansas, they are a member of the ECHL.

Thunder Announces Additions to Front Office Staff

June 30, 2026 - WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, are excited to announce several additions to the Front Office staff. Joining the organization are: Cameron Levy, Vice President of Ticket Sales Shianna Woods, Account Executive Molly Gallegos, Director of Fan Engagement Barbara Johnson, Summer Account Executive Intern Breckin Gormley, Summer Account Executive Intern Catherine Omer, Summer Account Executive Intern Levy joins t... Full Story

Thunder Wins First-Ever League Award; ECHL Honors Matt Brokaw

June 30, 2026 - WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, are excited to announce that the team was named ECHL Group Department of the Year (Growth). The ECHL also made two announcements in honor of former Thunder Vice President, Matt Brokaw. Last season, the Thunder had eight of their top 35 highest revenue nights in team history, three crowds over 11,000, which all ranked in our top eight largest crowds in franchise history. Other highlights t... Full Story

Crnkovic Wins Wichita Pro Athlete of the Year

June 26, 2026 - WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, are excited to announce that forward Kyle Crnkovic was selected as the winner for the Wichita Professional Athlete of the Year. The award was presented at the 28th Annual Greater Wichita Area Sports Banquet last night at INTRUST Bank Arena. GM Joel T. Lomurno accepted the award on Crnkovic's behalf. At the event, local amateur and professional athletes were recognized for their accomplishmen... Full Story

Wichita Announces 2025-26 Season-Ending Roster

June 23, 2026 - WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced today its 2025-26 season-ending roster. The list of 20 players includes seven defenseman, 11 forwards and two goalies. Defensemen (7): Tyler Jette, Robert Kincaid, Nolan Kneen, T.J. Lloyd, Tanner Palocsik, Kirby Proctor, Nico Somerville Forwards (11): Gavin Best, Spencer Blackwell, Matt Crasa, Nick DeGrazia, Jay Dickman, Ryan Finnegan, Kyle Jeffers, Cameron Mitchell, Declan Smi... Full Story

• Thunder Announces Additions to Front Office Staff - June 30, 2026
  
• Thunder Wins First-Ever League Award; ECHL Honors Matt Brokaw - June 30, 2026
  
• Crnkovic Wins Wichita Pro Athlete of the Year - June 26, 2026
  
• Wichita Announces 2025-26 Season-Ending Roster - June 23, 2026
  
• Thunder Completes Futures Trade with Walleye - June 21, 2026
  
• Crnkovic Selected as Finalist for Wichita Pro Athlete of the Year - June 10, 2026
  
• Thunder Announces 2025-26 Protected List - June 9, 2026
  
• Wichita Selected for Two Nominations in 2025-26 Team Awards - June 8, 2026
  
• Thunder Unveils 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule - May 14, 2026
  
• Thunder Announce Date for 2026-27 Home Opener - May 13, 2026
  
• Travis Clayton Named 15th Head Coach in Team History - May 12, 2026
  
• Thunder Announce Press Conference Tomorrow - May 11, 2026
  
• Thunder, Ramsay Mutually Part Ways - April 20, 2026
  
• Wichita Drops Regular Season Finale to Tulsa in OT - April 19, 2026
  
• Late Push Falls Short in Loss to Allen - April 17, 2026
  
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Wichita Thunder forward Nick Nardecchia
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League: ECHL
Home: Wichita, Kansas
Affiliation: San Jose Sharks
Website: Wichita Thunder site
Schedule: Full Wichita Thunder Schedule
Statistics: Full Wichita Thunder Statistics

Sat., Apr 18	L	Tulsa 7 at Wichita 6	Final (OT)
Fri., Apr 17	L	Allen 3 at Wichita 2	Final
Sun., Apr 12	L	Allen 6 at Wichita 3	Final
Sat., Apr 11	L	Wichita 3 at Kansas City 4	Final
Fri., Apr 10	L	Kansas City 5 at Wichita 2	Final
Wed., Apr 8	L	Wichita 3 at Allen 5	Final
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• Thunder names former player as new coach - ECHL Newton Kansan (May 22)
  
• Wichita Thunder great Travis Clayton named team's next head coach - ECHL KWCH (May 12)
  
• Wichita Thunder parts ways with coach Bruce Ramsay after 7 seasons - ECHL KWCH (April 20)
  
• Kansas City Mavericks break pair of franchise records in home finale win over Wichita - ECHL Independence Examiner (April 14)
  
• Mavericks sweep home-and-home with Wichita, close in on franchise record for points in a season - ECHL Independence Examiner (March 31)
  
• Kansas City Mavericks clinch ECHL Mountain Division title with another road win at Wichita - ECHL Independence Examiner (March 26)
  
• Kansas City Mavericks rally from second-period deficit to top Wichita, continue road magic - ECHL Independence Examiner (March 24)
  
• Carriere, Thunder stymie Fuel in 1-0 win - ECHL WTHR (March 7)
  
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