Thunder Adds Defenseman; Make Roster Moves
January 2, 2014 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
Wichita, KS (January 2nd) - The Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League, powered by Toyota, made some roster moves today, including the signing of defenseman Karl Linden. Linden re-joins the Thunder after being dealt to the St. Charles Chill on November 29th.
Linden, 26, was recently playing for the Arizona Sundogs. A native of Sundbyberg, Sweden, the 6-foot-1, 185-pound defenseman played in 41 games last season, recording nine assists. The third-year blue liner began his pro career in 2011-12 with the Quad City Mallards before heading to Evansville, where he totaled seven points (1g, 6a) in 50 games. Prior to turning pro, Linden played a four-year career at Elmira College (NCAA D-III), where he earned several honors including being named to the ECAC West All-Rookie Team in 2007-08 and ECAC West All-Conference Team in 2008-09. In 103 career games at Elmira, Linden recorded 79 points (19g, 60a).
In other moves, defenseman Tyler Hostetter has been moved from the 7-Day IR to the 30-Day IR. Forward Ryan Hand has been placed on the 14-Day IR.
Wichita returns home tomorrow evening for the first of two games against the Arizona Sundogs at 7:05 p.m. This will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams and the first trip to Wichita for Arizona.
Individual game tickets are on sale now. Season tickets and mini plans are still available. Don't delay, contact the Wichita Thunder Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at (316) 264-4625. Stay up-to-date on all the news this off-season by visiting www.wichitathunder.com.
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