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Defenseman Tyler Jette Returns for Another Season

Tuesday, August 5th
Defenseman Tyler Jette Returns for Another Season

WICHITA, Kan. (Aug. 5) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced today that defenseman Tyler Jette has re-signed for the 2025-26 season. 

Jette, 27, joined the Thunder during the 2023-24 campaign. He appeared in 20 games that season after completing his collegiate career. Last year, Jette played in his first full season as a pro, notching 10 points (3g, 7a) in 59 games and finished at a +8 rating. 

A native of Farmington, Minnesota, Jette completed a four-year career at Lakehead University. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound blueliner collected 28 points (5g, 23a) in 87 career games for the Timberwolves. Jette also tallied two helpers in nine playoff games in 2023-24 before Lakehead was knocked out of the playoffs.

Prior to heading to school, Jette played two seasons with the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Sherwood Park Crusaders. In 2018-19, he was named team captain and had a career-best 27 points (5g, 22a) in 45 games. 

During his high school career, Jette was named as a finalist for the "Mr. Hockey" Award following the 2015-16 season with Farmington High School. This award is given to the most outstanding player in Minnesota State High School Hockey. 

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