Wichita Announces 2026-27 Training Camp Roster

October 6, 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 the club's training camp roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. The roster is comprised of 22 players, including six defensemen, 14 forwards and two goalies. Yesterday, the Barracuda loaned goaltender Connor Hasley, defenseman Tristan Sarsland and forward Connor Lockhart to the Thunder. Hasley, 25, turned pro last season after finishing his colle... Full Story

Thunder Announces 2026-27 Training Camp Schedule

October 2, 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 announced today the club's training camp schedule. The first week of training camp is open to the public at the Wichita Ice Center. The second week begins at the Wichita Ice Center on Monday and then will move to INTRUST Bank Arena on Tuesday. Training camp will culminate in the home opener at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday, October 17 against Tahoe. F... Full Story

Wichita Signs Forward Tyler Preziuso

September 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 that the team has signed forward Tyler Preziuso for the 2026-27 season. "We're excited to welcome Tyler to our organization for the upcoming season," commented Head Coach Travis Clayton. "He plays a complete, high-character game and has proven his ability to produce consistently at both the junior and collegiate levels. We look forward to his contr... Full Story

Seven Players Head to AHL San Jose Training Camp

September 22, 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 that seven players will attend Barracuda training camp this week. Representing the Thunder at AHL San Jose camp will be defensemen Kirby Proctor and Riley Bodnarchuk along with forwards Michal Stinil, Cam Mitchell, Gavin Best, Wade Murphy and Ethan Scardina. Wichita Thunder camp details will be announced at a later date. Fans can now purchase ti... Full Story

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