WICHITA, Kan. (Oct. 6) – 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 2026-27 season.

The roster is comprised of 22 players, including six defensemen, 14 forwards and two goalies. 

Yesterday, the Barracuda loaned goaltender Connor Hasley, defenseman Tristan Sarsland and forward Connor Lockhart to the Thunder.

Hasley, 25, turned pro last season after finishing his collegiate career at Arizona State University. He spent his first three years at Bentley University, where he went 37-32-5 in 77 games with the Falcons. Hasley posted a 2.27 goals-against average and .915 save percentage along with 14 shutouts during his college career. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound netminder made his pro debut on March 28 against Kansas City. 

Sarsland, 22, made his pro debut on April 7 for San Jose against the San Diego Gulls. A native of Wayzata, Minnesota, the 6-foot-1, 203-pound right-shot defenseman recently completed a four-year career at Clarkson University. Sarsland was named team captain in 2025-26 and went on to collect 16 points (6g, 10) in 38 games.  

Lockhart, 23, was acquired in a three-team trade at the beginning of August. The Ottawa, Ontario native racked up 55 points (21g, 34a) in 70 games last season for the Nailers. Lockhart signed an AHL contract with the Barracuda on August 7. 

The Thunder also added goaltender David Gifford, defenseman True Crowe, forwards Tyler Inlow and Khaden Henry to tryout agreements.  

2026-27 Training Camp Roster

Defense (6): Riley Bodnarchuk, True Crowe (TO), Tyler Jette, Robert Kincaid, T.J. Lloyd, Kirby Proctor, Tristan Sarsland

Forwards (14): Gavin Best, Jordan Biro, Spencer Blackwell, Anthony Collins, Antoine Guignard, Khaden Henry (TO), Tyler Inlow (TO), Kyle Jeffers, Connor Lockhart, Pavel McKenzie, Brayden Nicholetts, Nicholas Niemo, Tyler Preziuso, Michal Stinil  

Goaltenders (2): David Gifford (TO), Connor Hasley

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.