WICHITA, Kan. (Nov. 28) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced today two separate transactions. Forward Lucas Vanroboys has been recalled by the Barracuda. Defenseman John Gormley has been loaned to the Thunder.
Gormley, 25, is in his first full year as a pro. The Bronx, New York native joined the Thunder late last year and appeared in six games. He was recalled to the Barracuda last March and played in four AHL games.
The 6-foot-4, 230-pound blueliner played four years of collegiate hockey at Long Island University. Gormley signed an AHL contract with the Barracuda last March after finishing his senior campaign.
Gormley finished his collegiate career with 15 points (4g, 11a) in 128 games. Last year, he led the NCAA with 133 hits and was appointed as the second team captain in program history.
Prior to college, Gormley played two years in the North American Hockey League with the Topeka Pilots and Bismarck Bobcats. Gormley skated in 104-career NAHL games, tallying 19 points (6g, 13a) to go along with 130 penalty minutes.
The Thunder closes their six-game road trip tonight at 7:05 p.m. with a trip to Independence to face Kansas City.
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