Wichita brings back Hough, adds Zhukov

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 signings of forwards Cam Hough and Mark Zhukov for the 2023-24 season. 

Hough, 22, returns to Wichita after playing in 17 games last year. The Uxbridge, Ontario native also spent time with the SPHL's Knoxville Ice Bears, recording 24 points (14g-10a) in 34 games. 

In 2021-22, Hough turned pro with the Wheeling Nailers after beginning the season with Ontario Tech University. He had four points (3g-1a) in seven games at Ontario Tech and three assists in 16 games for the Nailers. 

Zhukov, 24, turns pro after a four-year career at Curry College. A native of St. Petersburg, Russia, he is coming off a career-best season, tallying 37 points (13g-24a) in 22 games and earning a spot on the CCC Second Team All-Conference. Overall, he finished with 76 points (26g-50a) in 74 career games.