Sommerville returns to Wichita

Action photo of Nico Sommerville of the Florida Everblades

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 Nico Somerville for the 2025-26 season.

Somerville, 26, returns to Wichita for a second year. The Port Alberni, British Columbia native appeared in 49 games as a rookie, collecting 11 points (3g-8a).

He turned pro last year after playing four years at American International College. In 110 career games, he tallied 22 points (7g-15a). Somerville was named to the AHA All-Tournament Team during his senior campaign. Somerville scored the overtime winner against Air Force in March 2024 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.