Thunder Completes Two Future Considerations Trades

WICHITA, Kan. (June 21) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced today that the team has completed two future considerations trades. 

• Connor Walters has been dealt to the Kalamazoo Wings to finalize the deal for forward Brett Boeing.  
• Chris McKay has been sent to Florida to complete the trade for defenseman Austin Crossley.

Walters was originally acquired at the trade deadline in 2021-22. He played in 63 games this past season for the Thunder, collecting 15 points (1g, 14a). 

McKay came to the Air Capital as a part of a trade that saw Matteo Gennaro go to Florida in 2021-22. Last season, he finished with 19 points (4g, 15a) in 44 games. 

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