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Kansas Native Ryan Finnegan Returns for Another Season

Tuesday, July 29th
Kansas Native Ryan Finnegan Returns for Another Season

WICHITA, Kan. (July 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 re-signing of forward Ryan Finnegan for the 2025-26 season. 

Finnegan, 28, begins his third full season as a pro and his third year with the Thunder. The Tecumseh, Kansas native tallied 24 points (7g, 17a) in 55 games last season and added one goal during the playoffs. 

Prior to turning pro, the 5-foot-9, 165-pound forward completed a five-year career at Lindenwood University. He tallied 20 or more points per season in four of his five years at the collegiate level.

In 2022-23, Finnegan recorded 20 points (6g, 14a) in 29 games, which was the first year Lindenwood played at the NCAA DI level. Overall, he finished with 130 points (41g, 89a) in 97 games. Finnegan helped Lindenwood to an ACHA Title in 2014-15.

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