WICHITA, Kan. (August 18) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced today the re-signing of defenseman Tyler Jette (JET-ee) for the 2026-27 season.
"We're thrilled to welcome Tyler back for the upcoming season," commented Head Coach Travis Clayton. "He brings exceptional leadership both on the blue line and in the locker room. As a defense-first blueliner, he reliably transitions the puck up the ice and serves as an anchor on our penalty kill."
Jette, 28, returns for his fourth year in the Air Capital. A native of Farmington, Minnesota, the 6-foot-3, 216-pound defenseman has collected 19 points (4g, 15a) in 134 games in a Thunder uniform.
Before turning pro, Jette collected 28 points (5g, 23a) in 87 career games at Lakehead University (USports). He also tallied two helpers in nine playoff games before Lakehead was knocked out of the playoffs in 2023-24. Jette was teammates with forwards Spencer Blackwell and Nick DeGrazia at Lakehead. DeGrazia joined the Thunder late last season.
Prior to heading to school, Jette played two seasons with the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Sherwood Park Crusaders. In 2018-19, he was named team captain and had a career-best 27 points (5g, 22a) in 45 games.
During his high school career. Jette was named as a finalist for the "Mr. Hockey" Award following the 2015-16 season with Farmington High School. This award is given to the most outstanding player in Minnesota State High School Hockey.
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