Thunder Announces Three Separate Transactions

WICHITA, Kan. (Oct. 27) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced three separate transactions this afternoon.

• Connor MacEachern recalled to Barracuda
• Sharks reassigned defenseman Artem Guryev from the Barracuda to Wichita
• Defenseman Matthew Sredl traded to Allen for future considerations

Guryev, 20, turned pro this season after signing his entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks. A native of Moskva, Russia, the 6-foot-4 220-pound blueliner was selected in the fifth round (#135 overall) by the San Jose Sharks in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. 

Prior to turning pro, Guryev played three seasons in the Ontario Hockey League for Peterborough and Flint. He had his career-highs last year with Flint, tallying 15 points (7g, 8a) in 38 games after being traded by Peterborough. Guryev finished with 30 points (8g, 22a) in 98-career OHL games. 

Wichita returns home tonight to begin a three-game homestand this weekend.

Friday night is Stranger Things and QT Buy In Night. Fans can purchase a special Stranger Things four pack that includes two commemorative t-shirts for just $80. Click here to purchase.

Fans can get a complimentary ticket at any local QT locations or click here to redeem online.

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