WICHITA, Kan. (Oct. 7) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced today the club's training camp roster ahead of the 2025-26 season.
The roster is comprised of 30 players, including eight defensemen, 19 forwards and three goalies.
Yesterday, the Barracuda loaned forward Kyle Crnkovic to the Thunder. The third year forward started last season with the Allen Americans before being traded at the deadline to Fort Wayne. A native of Calgary, Alberta, the 5-foot-7, 165-pounder signed an AHL contract with San Jose prior to the start of the season. Crnkovic has registered 106 points (34g, 72a) in 132 career ECHL games.
Head Coach Bruce Ramsay also signed six players to tryout agreements who will attend camp.
2025-26 Training Camp Roster
Defense (8): Ty Gibson, Caleb Huffman, Tyler Jette, Nolan Kneen, Patrick Kyte, T.J. Lloyd, Kirby Proctor, Nico Somerville
Forwards (19): Peter Bates, Spencer Blackwell, Tyrone Bronte, Kyle Crnkovic, Jay Dickman, Ryan Finnegan, P.J. Fletcher, Ian Tookenay (TO), Erik Miller, Nick Nardecchia, Tian Rask, Ryan Kuzmich (TO), Declan Smith, Michal Stinil, Timmy Kent (PTO), Tyler Inlow (TO), Jake Wahlin, Danny Weight
Goaltenders (3): Daniil Bryzgalov (TO), Tyriq Outen (TO), Roddy Ross
Training camp opens today at 10 a.m. with the first week taking place at the Wichita Ice Center. To see the full training camp schedule, click HERE.
Opening Night is 12 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.
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