Thunder Seeks New NHL Affiliation
July 27, 2022 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
WICHITA, Kan. - The Edmonton Oilers announced today that they will be affiliating with the ECHL's Fort Wayne Komets starting this season. The Thunder are currently seeking a new affiliation partner for the 2022-23 season and beyond.
"We greatly appreciate the relationship with the Oilers over the last five seasons," stated General Manger Joel T. Lomurno. "We've had some great talent come through Wichita, such as Stuart Skinner who played for Edmonton the last two seasons. We look to have an announcement on a new affiliation in the near future."
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