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 Ryan Finnegan for the 2023-24 season.
Finnegan, 26, begins his first full year as a pro. A native of Tecumseh, Kansas, he recently completed a five-year career at Lindenwood University, where he tallied 20 or more points in four of his five years.
In 2022-23, he recorded 20 points (6g-14a) in 29 games, which was the first year Lindenwood played at the NCAA DI level. Overall, he finished with 130 points (41g-89a) in 97 games and helped Lindenwood to an ACHA Title in 2014-15.
He turned pro this past April with the Reading Royals, netting an assist in three games.