Wichita re-signs Clarke

WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors, announced the re-signing of defenseman Cam Clarke for the 2020-21 season.

Clarke, 24, turned pro this past March and appeared in three games for the Thunder. Before that, he completed a four-year career at Ferris State University. A native of Tecumseh, Michigan, he was selected in the fifth round (136th overall) by the Boston Bruins in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. In 126 career games with the Bulldogs, Clarke recorded 33 points (3g-30a) and was named to the Western Collegiate Hockey Association All-Academic Team in 2017-18.He played one season of junior hockey for the North American Hockey League's Lone Star Brahmas, where he registered 50 points (9-41a) in 59 games. He was named NAHL Defenseman of the Year at the conclusion of the 2015-16 campaign.