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Wichita adds Somerville

Monday, August 26th
Action photo of Nico Somerville

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 Nico Somerville for the 2024-25 season. 

Somerville turns pro after playing a four-year collegiate career at American International College. A native of Port Alberni, British Columbia, he tallied 22 points (7g-15a) in 110 career games. The 25-year-old was named to the Atlantic Hockey Association All-Tournament Team this past year. He scored the overtime winner against Air Force this past March to help AIC advance to the semifinals of the Atlantic Hockey Tournament. Somerville was captain during the 2022-23 season and an alternate captain this past year.

Prior to his time in college, he spent five years in the British Columbia Hockey League. Somerville played four seasons with the Victoria Grizzlies before being traded midway through the 2019-20 season to the Penticton Vees. He recorded 84 points (17g-67a) in 210 career games. 

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