Thunder Adds Young Defenseman Nilsen

Wichita, KS (March 19th) - The The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Edmonton Oilers, AHL's Bakersfield Condors and powered by Toyota, announced today the signing of defenseman Hakon Nilsen.

Nilsen, 21, turns pro after playing four years for the Ontario Hockey League's Flint Firebirds. A native of Cape Coral, Florida, the 6-foot-2, 209-pound blueliner appeared in 217 games during his junior career. He finished with 22 points (6g, 26a) over that span. Nilsen finished this season with 14 points (3g, 11a) in 68 games, which was a new career-high.

The Thunder returns home this Saturday night for the first time in 23 days to host the Tulsa Oilers starting at 7:05 p.m..

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