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 forward Parker Saretsky for the 2024-25 season.
Saretsky, 25, begins his second year as a pro. A native of Wainwright, Alberta, he tallied eight assists in 43 games last year for Trois-Rivieres.
Prior to turning pro, Saretsky played four years at Michigan Tech. His best season came in 2022-23 as a senior, recording 20 points (7g-13a) in 39 games. Overall, he finished with 49 points (14g-35a) in 133 career games for the Huskies.
He also had a decorated junior career in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Saretsky spent the majority of his time with the Spruce Grove Saints. He had back-to-back 50-point seasons in 2017-18 and 2018-19. Saretsky finished with 133 points (46g-87a) in 152 games and won the AJHL title in 2017-18.