Wichita agrees to terms with Patterson

WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's San Jose Sharks and American Hockey League's San Jose Barracuda, announced the signing of forward Jack Patterson for the 2022-23 season.

Patterson, 26, turns pro after playing the last five seasons at Ontario Tech University. A native of Bedford, Nova Scotia, he was an alternate captain during the 2019-20 season and named captain in 2021-22. He tallied 55 points (27g-28a) in 122 games for the Ridgebacks.

Patterson was selected to Team Canada at the 2019 FISU Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk, Russia. He tallied five points (2g-3a) in seven games and earned a bronze medal.

Prior to his collegiate career, he played one season in 2015-16 for the Maritime Junior Hockey League’s Valley Wildcats. In 44 games, he recorded 26 points (10g-16a).