Rookie defensemen join Wichita

Wichita, Kan. - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors, announced that the team has signed defensemen Sean Allen and Devin Campbell for the 2019-20 season.

Allen, 21, turns pro after playing the last four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League for the Kitchener Rangers, Oshawa Generals and Windsor Spitfires. A native of Puslinch, Ontario, he blueliner racked up 381 penalty minutes to go along with 22 points (2g-20a) in 205 career games. Prior to last season, he attended training camp with the St. Louis Blues.

Campbell, 25, also begins his first year as a pro. A native of Greely, Ontario, he began his college career at Niagara University before transferring to SUNY-Oswego. He served as an alternate captain during his junior campaign and was named captain as a senior. In 64 games with the Lakers, he recorded 23 points (1g-22a) and won back-to-back NCAA DIII (SUNYAC) Defensive Player of the Year Awards while also named to the 2018-19 All-Tournament Team.