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Thunder Re-signs Defenseman Somerville

Thursday, July 24th
Thunder Re-signs Defenseman Somerville

WICHITA, Kan. (July 24) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced the re-signing of defenseman Nico Somerville for the 2025-26 season. 

Somerville, 26, returns to Wichita for a second year. The Port Alberni, British Columbia native appeared in 49 games as a rookie, collecting 11 points (3g, 8a). He became a consistent presence in the lineup and reunites with his partner, T.J. Lloyd, who was announced on Tuesday. 

He turned pro last year after playing four years at American International College. In 110 career games, the 5-foot-9, 185-pound blueliner tallied 22 points (7g, 15a). Somerville was named to the AHA All-Tournament Team during his senior campaign.

Somerville scored the overtime winner against Air Force in March, 2024 to help AIC advance to the semifinals of the Atlantic Hockey Tournament. Somerville was captain during the 2022-23 season and an alternate captain this past year.

Prior to his time in college, he spent five years in the British Columbia Hockey League. Somerville played four seasons with the Victoria Grizzlies before being traded midway through the 2019-20 season to the Penticton Vees. He recorded 84 points (17g, 67a) in 210 career games. 

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