Finnegan returns to Wichita

Action photo of Ryan Finnegan of the Wichita Thunder

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 Ryan Finnegan for the 2025-26 season.

Finnegan, 28, begins his third full season as a pro. The Tecumseh, Kansas native tallied 24 points (7g-17a) in 55 games last season and added one goal during the playoffs.

Prior to turning pro, Finnegan completed a five-year career at Lindenwood University, tallying 20 or more points per season in four of his five years at the collegiate level.

In 2022-23, Finnegan recorded 20 points (6g-14a) in 29 games, which was the first year Lindenwood played at the NCAA DI level. Overall, he finished with 130 points (41g-89a) in 97 games and helped Lindenwood to an ACHA Title in 2014-15.