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Thursday, February 12th

Wichita Acquires Forward Christophe Fillion

Wichita Acquires Forward Christophe Fillion

WICHITA, Kan. (Feb. 12) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced today that forward Christophe Fillion has been acquired from the Utah Grizzlies for future considerations. 

Fillion, 25, is in his first full year as a pro. A native of Sherbrooke, Quebec, the 5-foot-11, 176-pound forward has two goals in 12 games for the Grizzlies. He turned pro last year with the Idaho Steelheads and played in eight contests. 

Prior to turning pro, Fillion played a five-year collegiate career at Quinnipiac and Miami University (Ohio). He accumulated 64 points (29g, 35a) in 158 career games. He was a member of a Quinnipiac club that won four ECAC Regular Season Championships and was a part of the National Title team in 2022-23.

Fillion played parts of his junior career with the Janesville Jets (NAHL), Chicago Steel (USHL), Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL), and Wenatchee Wild (BCHL).  

Wichita returns home tomorrow to start a three-game series against Idaho. Friday night is Toyota Community and QuikTrip Buy In Night, presented by Umi Steakhouse. Head over to Eddy's Toyota or any Wichita-area QT location to get your complimentary ticket voucher while supplies last.

Fans will need to redeem them for an actual game ticket and that can be done at the Thunder office, Select-A-Seat Box Office or will call the night of the game. Fans can also redeem their tickets online HERE.

Single game tickets are on sale for the rest of the season Catch all the high paced, hard-hitting action at INTRUST Bank Arena. Click HERE see all our events for the rest of the season and buy today!

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