Wichita re-signs Bauer

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 forward Lane Bauer for the 2020-21 season.

Bauer returns to Wichita for a fourth season. The Anchorage, Alaska native recorded eight points (2g-6a) in 35 games last season.The 24-year-old tallied 18 points (7g-11a) in 55 games during the 2018-19 season. Bauer had a solid rookie season in 2017-18, recording 37 points (9g-28a) in 63 games and finished tied for 11th in assists by a rookie.Prior to turning pro, Bauer spent four seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Edmonton Oil Kings and Kamloops Blazers. He potted 207 points (97g-110a) in 261 games and served as an alternate captain in 2016-17 for the Oil Kings. He netted 40 points (25g-15a) in 40 games with Edmonton before being sent to Kamloops in January. Bauer finished the season with 31 points (11g-20a) in 31 games for the Blazers and added three points (2g-1a) in six playoff games.