WICHITA, Kan. (Sept. 5) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced today the acquisition of defenseman Kirby Proctor from the Trois-Rivieres Lions in exchange for defenseman Landon Fuller.
"It was a tough decision to move a good, young player like Landon," commented Bruce Ramsay. "However, in order to get someone with the talent that Kirby possesses, you have to give up something in return. Kirby has the abiity to be an elite defenseman in this league and won a Kelly Cup last year in Trois-Rivieres. I'm excited to bring him into the fold and he has the chance to be a top-pair defenseman for us."
Proctor, 24, is entering his second full season as a pro. A native of Lloydminster, Alberta, the 6-foot-3, 207-pound defenseman appeared in 59 games last season for the Lions and also played in nine playoff games during their Kelly Cup run. He finished with eight points (2g, 6a) and was a +11.
Prior to turning pro, Proctor played five seasons at the University of Nebraska-Omaha where he was a teammate of former Thunder blueliner Dean Stewart. He registered 51 points (17g, 34a) in 172 games during his collegiate career. Proctor was named to the NCHC Academic All-League and a Distinguished Scholar three times.
Proctor also played one season in the United States Hockey League with Des Moines. He tallied 18 points (1g, 17a) and was selected to the 2019 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
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