Wichita signs Pouncy, Gerrie

WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors, announced today the re-signing of defenseman Kyle Pouncy and forward Chris Gerrie for the 2020-21 season.

Pouncy, 25, appeared in four games for Wichita last season after a successful four-year career at Northland College. A native of Kamloops, British Columbia, he collected 57 points (17g-40a) in 100 career games for the Lumberjacks and served as an alternative captain during his junior and senior campaigns. He holds the all-time scoring record for points by a defenseman at Northland College.

Gerrie, 24, turned pro last February with the Thunder after playing three seasons at Mount Royal University. A native of Edmonton, Alberta, he began his collegiate career at Michigan Tech in 2016-17 before finding his way to Mount Royal in 2017-18. He registered 46 points (19g-27a) in 68 games for the Cougars. Gerrie tallied back-to-back 20 point seasons during his junior and senior campaigns.