Wichita brings back Dockery, signs Jones

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 re-signing of defenseman Dominic Dockery and signing of rookie forward Carter Jones for the 2024-25 season.

Dockery, 27, recently completed his second season with the Thunder. The Lockport, New York native appeared in 65 games this past year, collecting nine assists. He was selected as the Professional Hockey Players Association's Best Defensive Defenseman from the ECHL's Western Conference. Dockery averaged over 18 minutes a night and finished with an impressive 111 blocked shots.

Prior to turning pro, he played four years at Merrimack College before transferring to Maine. In 108 career games, he finished with 19 points (3g-16a).

Jones, 25, turned pro late last season after signing with the Norfolk Admirals. A native of Colbert, Washington, he played five seasons at Bemidji State University.

Jones had a career year as a senior, tallying 24 points (6g-18a) in 37 games while serving as an alternate captain. Overall, he finished with 46 points (11g-35a) in 128 career games with the Beavers.

Prior to his time at college, Jones had a solid two-year career with the British Columbia Hockey League's Trail Smoke Eaters, compiling 100 points (32g-68a) in 113 games and adding 24 points (8g-16a) in 24 playoff games.