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 defenseman Jeremy Masella for the 2023-24 season.
Masella, 24, is entering his second full season as a pro. He joined Kalamazoo in 2021-22 after appearing in eight games at Carleton University. The Phoenix, Arizona native tallied four points (1g-3a) in 20 games with the K-Wings.
Last season, Masella signed with Kalamazoo and saw action in 29 games before being traded to Savannah in February. Overall, he totaled two points (1g-1a) in 38 ECHL games while adding six points (3g-3a) in eight games with Evansville of the SPHL.
Prior to attending college, Masella played four seasons in the Western Hockey League for Victoria and Prince Albert. In 228 career WHL games, he tallied 42 points (10g-32a) and 290 penalty minutes while helping Prince Albert to a WHL title in 2018-19.