Thunder Adds Gale
October 13, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder made a late addition to its training camp roster on Wednesday, signing forward A.J. Gale.
Gale finished fifth in goals (15) and tied for eighth in points (25) among CHL rookies last season while playing in 58 games for the Texas Brahmas. The left winger's six power play goals were also four more than any other first-year player. A native of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Gale played four years of junior hockey with the BCHL's Nanaimo Clippers where he totaled 151 points in 162 games from 2003-2008. In between, the 23-year old Gale played college hockey at both St. Cloud State and St. Norbert College.
The Thunder also waived rookie forward Ryan Driscoll. Earlier this week, Wichita also released forwards Shane Foster, Brad Bonello, and Garett Cameron. The Thunder now has 20 players on its roster with opening night scheduled for Friday at Tulsa.
2010-11 Thunder Roster (Updated October 13th)
Jesse Bennefield - RW
Brent Cullaton - LW
Aaron Davis - C
Chris Falloon - RW
Lance Galbraith - LW
A.J. Gale - LW
Jason Goulet - D
Chris Greene - C
Ryan Hand - D
Matt Hubbauer - C
Bobby Hughes - C
Ian Keserich - G
Marty Magers - G
Andrew Martens - D
Kory Scoran - D
Peter Stevens - D
Daniel Tetrault - D
Travis Wight - D
Jason Woll - D
Mark Sibbald - G
The Thunder plays its first home game Saturday at 7:05 p.m. versus Tulsa. For tickets, call the INTRUST Bank Arena box office at (316) 755-SEAT or visit the Thunder's official website at www.wichitathunder.com.
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