Wichita Signs Forward Nick DeGrazia
Published on March 28, 2026 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
Forward Nick DeGrazia with Lakehead University
(Wichita Thunder, Credit: Lakehead University)
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 signing of forward Nick DeGrazia.
DeGrazia, 23, turns pro after spending the last three seasons at Lakehead University (USports). The Thunder Bay, Ontario native earned USports (OUA West) All-Rookie Team honors in 2023-24. Last season, he netted a shorthanded natural hat trick on February 18. He finished with 64 points (33g, 31a) in 84 games for the Thunderwolves.
Prior to heading to college, DeGrazia had a productive two-year career with the Ontario Hockey League's Sudbury Wolves. The 6-foot, 181-pound forward collected 101 points in 122 games and was invited to Calgary Flames training camp in the summer of 2023.
DeGrazia reunites with former college teammates Tyler Jette and Spencer Blackwell, who all played together in 2023-24.
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