Wichita re-signs Lloyd

Action photo of T.J. Lloyd 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 defenseman T.J. Lloyd for the 2025-26 season.

Lloyd, 25, returns to Wichita for his second full season as a pro. He signed with the Savannah Ghost Pirates after completing his senior year of college in 2023-24 and appeared in four games.

The Lloydminster, Saskatchewan native registered 25 points (9g-16a) in 66 games with Wichita in 2024-25.

Prior to turning pro, Lloyd started his college hockey career at Bowling Green State University. Lloyd dressed in 104 games for the Falcons, tallying 38 points (4g-34a). In 2022-23, he transferred to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Lloyd played two years for the Nanooks, collecting 35 points (6g-29a) in 68 games. He was named as an alternate captain in 2023-24 and was a nominee for the Hobey Baker Award as well.