Wichita inks veteran forward Sims

Wichita, Kan. - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors announced the signing of forward Jordan Sims for the 2019-20 season.

Sims, 29, enters his sixth season as a pro. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, he has spent the majority of his career in the ECHL with Idaho, Evansville, Cincinnati, Greenville and Fort Wayne. In 173 career ECHL games, he has recorded 111 points (38g-73a), which includes two 40-point seasons. His father, Al, had an extensive playing career in the NHL and a long career coaching in the ECHL.

Prior to turning pro, Sims played a four-year career at the University of Connecticut. He reached 20 points in all four seasons, totaling 101 points (36g-65a) in 146 career games for the Huskies.