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 Chase Spencer for the 2023-24 season.
Spencer, 24, turns pro after playing the last three years at Adrian College. The Georgetown, Ontario native had a banner season in 2022-23, helping the Bulldogs to the National Championship game this past March while being named an NCAA DIII First Team All-American, All-USCHO First Team, NCHA All-Conference, NCHA All-Tournament Team and capturing the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association title.
In 2021-22, Spencer claimed both the NCHA title and NCAA DIII National Championship crown. Overall, Spencer finished with 45 points (9g-36a) in 83 career games.
Prior to his collegiate career, Spencer played three seasons with the Ontario Junior Hockey League's Toronto Jr. Canadiens. He served as an alternate captain in back-to-back seasons and recorded 66 points (13g-53a) in 160 games for the Jr. Canadiens.
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