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Monday, September 29th

Veteran Nolan Kneen Returns to Wichita

Veteran Nolan Kneen Returns to Wichita

WICHITA, Kan. (Sept. 29) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced today that veteran defenseman Nolan Kneen has re-signed for the 2025-26 season. 

Kneen, 26, returns for a third season in the Air Capital and sixth as a pro. A native of Kelowna, British Columbia, the 6-foot, 185-pound blueliner is coming off his best statistical season of his career. Kneen finished with career-highs in assists (31), points (36) and was a +16 in 70 games last season. He was selected as the team's Defenseman of the Year.  

The veteran defenseman has skated in 268 professional games split between Wichita, Allen, and Florida. He also has 18 games of American Hockey League experience with the Charlotte Checkers. He has tallied 105 points (34g, 71a) in 250 ECHL games.

Prior to turning pro, Kneen played six seasons in the Western Hockey League. He played most of his career with the Kamloops Blazers. During his overage year, he skated in 33 games for the Saskatoon Blades. Overall, Kneen tallied 139 points (28g, 111a) in 310 career WHL games. 

Opening Night is 20 days away! 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.

Single game tickets for all games are on sale now. The first game of the season is less than 50 days away. Buy tickets by clicking HERE.

Season tickets are still 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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