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Lloyd Back For a Second Season

Tuesday, July 22nd
Lloyd Back For a Second Season

WICHITA, Kan. (July 22) – 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 defenseman T.J. Lloyd for the 2025-26 season. 

Lloyd, 25, returns to Wichita for his second full season as a pro. He signed with the Savannah Ghost Pirates after completing his senior year of college in 2023-24 and appeared in four games.

The Lloydminster, Saskatchewan native was solid on the backend this past year. Lloyd registered 25 points (9g, 16a) in 66 games. He was a key contributor on special teams and helped quarterback the power play near the end of the season. 

Prior to turning pro, the 5-foot-9, 180-pound blueliner played college hockey at Bowling Green State. Lloyd dressed in 104 games for the Falcons, tallying 38 points (4g, 34a). During his sophomore season, Lloyd was a +14.

In 2022-23, he transferred to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Lloyd played two years for the Nanooks, collecting 35 points (6g, 29a) in 68 games. He was named as an alternate captain in 2023-24 and was a nominee for the Hobey Baker Award as well. 

Opening Night is set and on the calendar! Mark it down, we open our 2025-26 campaign against the Allen Americans on Saturday, October 18. Click HERE to read more and bring out a group.

Season tickets are now on sale for the 2025-26 season. Lock in your seats and catch all the high paced, hard-hitting action at INTRUST Bank Arena. Click HERE now to learn how you can get your seats reserved and start paying now.

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