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 Matthew Sredl for the 2023-24 season.
Sredl, 21, is entering his second full season as a pro. The Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan native started the 2021-22 campaign with the Ontario Hockey League's Barrie Colts. He signed in early January that year with the Worcester Railers and appeared in 36 games.
Last season, Sredl began the year with the Orlando Solar Bears. After playing in seven games, he made his way to Newfoundland and appeared in 42 contests. He has tallied 11 points (2g-9a) in 85 career ECHL games.
With the Colts, he played in 94 career games over three seasons and tallied nine points (6g-3a). He also spent a year in Sweden with SK Lejon (HockeyEttan) during the 2020-21 campaign, registering nine points (2g-7a) in 18 games.