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 defenseman Vincent Desharnais to a contract.
Desharnais, 24, enters his second year as a pro. A native of Laval, Quebec, he was signed to an AHL contract last year by the Condors and loaned to the Thunder for 31 games. He collected 13 assists during his rookie campaign and also appeared in six games for the Condors. Desharnais was drafted in the seventh round (183rd overall) by Edmonton in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
Prior to turning pro, Desharnais played a four-year collegiate career at Providence College. He was named as an alternate captain during his junior and senior campaigns. During his senior year, he was named as 2019 Hockey East Best Defensive Defenseman and was a nominee for the 2019 Hockey Humanitarian Award. He finished his career with 29 points (8g-21a) in 131 career games for the Friars.
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