
Gavin Best Returns to Wichita Thunder for 2026‑27 Season
Gavin Best has re‑signed with the Wichita Thunder, adding his offensive skill and captaincy background to the roster for the upcoming season.
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Gavin Best has re‑signed with the Wichita Thunder, adding his offensive skill and captaincy background to the roster for the upcoming season.

After a breakout collegiate season and a brief professional stint, Ben Allison is set to rejoin the Maine Mariners for the 2025‑26 campaign, bringing his family’s hockey legacy back to the organization.

After a productive 2025‑26 campaign that saw him record 21 points and be named Unsung Hero, forward Spencer Blackwell has agreed to a new deal with the Wichita Thunder for the upcoming 2026‑27 season.

The Wichita Thunder announced the return of forward Spencer Blackwell, highlighting his 21 points from the previous season and his collegiate pedigree.

The Wichita Thunder announce the return of forward Michal Stinil and defensemen T.J. Lloyd and Kirby Proctor for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting their past contributions and the impact on the upcoming campaign.

The Wichita Thunder secure the return of forward Michal Stinil and defensemen T.J. Lloyd and Kirby Proctor, bolstering their lineup for the upcoming season.

Riley Bodnarchuk has signed a contract with the Wichita Thunder for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign, adding depth to a blue‑line that aims to contend for a playoff spot.

Rookie defenseman Riley Bodnarchuk has signed with the Wichita Thunder for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, adding depth and veteran presence to the team's blue line.

Veteran forward Jay Dickman, who transitioned from the Austin Bruins to the ECHL's Wichita Thunder, is conducting a weeklong hockey camp at Riverside Arena, emphasizing skill development and teamwork

Veteran forward Jay Dickman has agreed to a contract with the Tulsa Oilers for the 2026‑27 campaign, bringing a prolific scoring record and extensive ECHL experience to the team.

Anthony Collins, a longtime ECHL stalwart from Langley, British Columbia, has signed with the Wichita Thunder for the 2026‑27 season, adding depth, physicality and a proven track record of over 1,100 penalty minutes and 110 career points.

The Wichita Thunder announced the signing of forward Anthony Collins, a 36‑year‑old native of Langley, British Columbia, who arrives after a prolific 663‑game ECHL career.

Jay Dickman, a 33‑year‑old forward with extensive ECHL experience, has signed with the Tulsa Oilers, bringing a proven scoring record and a history of consistent performance.

Forward Brayden Watts has agreed to a new deal with the Allen Americans, bringing back a key playmaker who topped the team in points and earned league recognition last year.

After leading the Allen Americans in scoring the past two seasons, Brayden Watts is set to begin his seventh professional campaign this October, aiming to help the club contend for a championship

The Chicago Blackhawks have committed to two forwards, Dillon Boucher and Connor Mylymok, with one-year, two-way contracts, aiming to bolster their American Hockey League options.

The Colorado Avalanche finalized a trade with the Nashville Predators that brings goaltender Magnus Chrona and two future third‑round picks to Colorado, while forward Ross Colton and backup netminder Isak Posch head the other way.

The Wichita Thunder named former franchise star Travis Clayton as their 15th head coach, citing his deep roots in the city and recent assistant role as key factors in the decision.