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Thursday, October 8th

Scardina, Mitchell Return from San Jose; Korostelev Joins Training Camp

Scardina, Mitchell Return from San Jose; Korostelev Joins Training Camp

WICHITA, Kan. (Oct. 8) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced four separate transactions today.

Forwards Cam Mitchell and Ethan Scardina were released from their Professional Tryout agreements with the Barracuda and returned to the Thunder. Goaltender Yaroslav Korostelev has been added to the training camp roster. 

Additionally, goaltender David Gifford has been released from his tryout agreement.

Scardina, 25, begins his second season as a pro. A native of White Rock, British Columbia, the 6-foot-1, 192-pound forward played his rookie campaign last year in Atlanta, tallying nine points (3g, 6a) in 65 games. 

Mitchell, 25, joined the Thunder this past March. A native of Stony Plain, Alberta, the 5-foot-9, 181-pound forward netted four assists in 17 games. He recorded his first pro point on March 24 against Kansas City.

Korostelev, 21, played in 20 games last year for MHL SKA-1946 St. Petersburg in Russia, going 14-5-0 with a 2.22 goals-against average and .917 save percentage. The 6-foot-1, 165-pound netminder had a career year in 2024-25, going 20-3-0 in 27 starts with a 153 goals-against average and .936 save percentage. He was drafted by the Sharks in round 7 (#194 overall) of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. 

Tickets for the exhibition game are on sale now. Join us for a pregame tailgate starting at 6 p.m., presented by Wichita Wagyu and Best Body Shop. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. against longtime rival, Tulsa. Season ticket holders should have received a link to purchase tickets separately. The general public can buy tickets HERE.

The schedule for the 2026-27 season is out, and we are counting down the days until Opening Night! Join us on Saturday, October 17 as we host the Tahoe Knight Monsters and help us celebrate our 35th anniversary season. Tickets are on sale now. Click HERE to buy for all 36 games.

Season tickets are now on sale for the 2026-27 season. Lock in your seat for all of our 36 home games and catch all the action as we head into our 35th anniversary season. Click HERE to learn more and request a call.

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