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 rookie defenseman Riley Bodnarchuk for the 2026-27 season.
Bodnarchuk made his pro debut late last season with the Florida Everblades, notching two assists in three games. He joined Florida after playing four seasons at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. The Okotoks, Alberta native played in 95 games for the Bulldogs, recording five points (2g-3a) and blocking 65 shots.
Bodnarchuk played four years of junior hockey in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. His final season came in 2021-22 when he served as an alternate captain for the Okotoks Oilers. Bodnarchuk racked up 73 penalty minutes in 43 games to go along with 34 points (9g-25a). In 151 career games in the AJHL, he had 75 points (17g-58a) and 205 penalty minutes.
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