Wichita brings back Gould

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 Gavin Gould for the 2023-24 season.

Gould was acquired last February from the Allen Americans and went on to post 13 points (5g-8a) in 19 games for the Thunder. Gould, who started last season with South Carolina, combined for 29 points (6g-23a) in 52 games between the three clubs.

In 2021-22, Gould split his rookie season between Allen and Greenville, tallying 29 points (10g-19a) in 28 games. Gould represented Allen in the 2022 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic in Jacksonville.  

Prior to turning pro, the North Vancouver, British Columbia native played three years at Michigan Tech University before finishing his collegiate career at Bowling Green State. He helped Michigan Tech to back-to-back Western Collegiate Hockey Association titles. In 132 career games at the collegiate level, Gould recorded 77 points (36g-41a).