This morning, the San Jose Sharks announced that the team has entered into an affiliation agreement with the ECHL’s Wichita Thunder for the 2022-23 season. The organization can now assign players to the Thunder for development, including players on two-way AHL contracts.
“We’re looking forward to working with the Wichita Thunder, including Head Coach Bruce Ramsay and General Manager Joel T. Lomurno. Having a solid affiliation in the ECHL is important to our player development plan and the ECHL has a solid track record with preparing prospects for their NHL and AHL careers,” said Sharks Assistant General Manager Joe Will in a release.