Wichita brings back Wahlin, Jette

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 forward Jake Wahlin and defenseman Tyler Jette for the 2024-25 season. 

Wahlin returns to Wichita for a fourth season. A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, he was one of two Thunder players last year that saw action in all 72 games collecting 29 points (8g-21a). Wahlin has tallied 99 points (38g-61a) in 217 career ECHL games. 

Prior to his time in Wichita, he split the 2020-21 season with Rapid City and the SPHL's Pensacola Ice Flyers. He recorded 37 points (19g-18a) in 37 games for the Ice Flyers. Wahlin was named as the SPHL Rookie of the Year, named to the All-Rookie Team, First All-Star Team and won the President's Trophy. 

During his college career, he played four seasons at St. Cloud State University. He finished with 40 points (16g-24a) in 127 games. Wahlin helped the Huskies to back-to-back Penrose Cups, given to the NCHC Regular Season Champion. He has two other impressive achievements, winning the Clark Cup in 2015-16 with the United States Hockey League's Tri-City Storm. Wahlin also won a Bronze Medal for Team USA at the World Junior A Under 19 Tournament. 

Jette returns to Wichita after signing this past February. In 20 games for the Thunder, he recorded five points (1g-4a).  Jette turned pro after finishing a four-year career at Lakehead University.

A native of Farmington, Minnesota, he collected 28 points (5g-23a) in 87 career games with the Thunderwolves. Jette also tallied two helpers in nine playoff games before Lakehead was knocked out of the playoffs. Prior to heading to school, Jette played two seasons with the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Sherwood Park Crusaders. In 2018-19, he was named team captain and had a career-best 27 points (5g-22a) in 45 games. 

During his high school career. Jette was named as a finalist for the "Mr. Hockey" Award following the 2015-16 season with Farmington High School. This award is given to the most outstanding player in Minnesota State High School Hockey.