WICHITA, Kan. (Oct. 12) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced today that forward Joe Carroll has been loaned to the Thunder from San Jose.
Additionally, defenseman Brock Bartholomew has been released from his tryout agreement.
Carroll, 23, was acquired in a trade last season by the Barracuda. The Carp, Ontario native played 46 games for the AHL's Syracuse Crunch, where he netted 22 points (11g, 11a). In 11 games with the Barracuda, he finished with three points (1g, 2a).
He is familiar with ECHL after playing 23 games during his rookie season for the Orlando Solar Bears. The 6-foot-2, 203-pound forward recorded 22 points (13g, 9a) in 23 games during the 2022-23 season.
Prior to turning pro, Carroll played four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League with the Soo Greyhounds and Peterborough Petes. He racked up 142 points (68g, 74) in 226 career games.
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