"The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks and AHL's San Jose Barracuda, have announced that they have extended their affiliation agreement with the Sharks and Barracuda for the 2025-26 season. Under the affiliation agreement, the Sharks will be able to designate players within their development system for assignment with the Thunder. The club will also be composed of players who are signed to two-way AHL contracts in addition to those on ECHL contracts (under agreement with the Thunder)."
"The 2025-26 season will be the fourth year that the Thunder will partner with San Jose. Last year, Wichita had 10 players spend time in the Air Capital that were either on AHL or NHL contracts. Goaltender Gabriel Carriere impressed during his time with the Thunder and then earned his first NHL contract with the Sharks this past March. Defenseman Braden Hache appeared in 33 games with the Thunder. He was recalled and earned a consistent role in the lineup for the Barracuda."
The Wichita Thunder extended its affiliation with the San Jose Sharks and San Jose Barracuda for the 2025-26 season. The agreement allows the Sharks to designate players within their development system for assignment to Wichita, and the Thunder roster will include players on two-way AHL contracts as well as ECHL contracts. The 2025-26 campaign marks the fourth year of the partnership. Last season, 10 players with AHL or NHL contracts played in Wichita. Gabriel Carriere earned his first NHL contract after impressing with the Thunder, and Braden Hache secured a consistent role with the Barracuda after a recall.
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