WICHITA, Kan. (Jan. 29) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced today the signing of forward Carter Randklev.
Randklev, 25, joins the Thunder after starting the season at Bemidji State University. A native of Moorhead, Minnesota, the 5-foot-9, 165-pound forward joins current Thunder players Jay Dickman and Carter Jones, who have all come from Bemidji State. He tallied six points (4g, 2a) in 18 games so far this season.
Prior to transferring, Randklev was originally committed to the University of North Dakota. Instead, he committed to Niagara University, where he led the Purple Eagles in scoring during his senior campaign. Randklev collecting 31 points (11g, 20a) in 37 games. He finished with 68 points (33g, 35a) in 110 games at Niagara.
Randklev was named one of 10 finalists for Mr. Hockey in the state of Minnesota in 2018. He racked up 41 points (24g, 17a) at Moorhead High School before heading to the United States Hockey League's Fargo Force. Randklev helped Fargo win the Clark Cup that season, registering nine points (2g, 7a) in 14 contests and five points (3g, 2a) in seven playoff games.
Wichita continues its seven-game road swing on Friday night at 7:05 against Tulsa.
Our next home game is Tuesday, February 11 as we return to INTRUST Bank Arena. Join us for another Ollie's Bargain Outlet Winning Weeknight and get four tickets and a $20 gift card to Ollie's for just $80. Click HERE to purchase today!
Suiteheart Date Night is approaching fast. Take your significant other to a Thunder game and watch the fast-paced action while enjoying Valentine's Day. Click HERE to request a call.
Scout Night is coming fast as well. Come join us for Star Wars Night on Saturday, February 15 and get a special Scout ticket package. This includes a ticket to the game and a special Scout patch. Click HERE to purchase.
Our first-ever Pilates on Ice is coming on Saturday, February 15. Enjoy a pre-game Pilates class on the same ice that the Thunder play later that night. Click HERE to join us in this wonderful experience.
Faith and Family Night is coming on Sunday, February 16. Come watch us host the Tahoe Knight Monsters and meet two members of the cast from the critically acclaimed TV show, The Chosen. Click HERE to bring out your church, youth group or business.