Former Wichita Thunder forward Dillon Boucher became the 785th former ECHL player to reach the National Hockey League when he debuted with the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers.
Boucher is the third former ECHL player to make his NHL debut during the 2026-27 season. He played his first three pro seasons with the Thunder, recording 35 points (14g-21a) in 151 career games.
A native of Head Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia, Boucher has posted eight points (3g-5a) in 60 career games with Rockford of the American Hockey League.
Adirondack Thunder
Allen Americans
Atlanta Gladiators
Bloomington Bison
Cincinnati Cyclones
Florida Everblades
Fort Wayne Komets
Greensboro Gargoyles
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Idaho Steelheads
Indy Fuel
Jacksonville Icemen
Kalamazoo Wings
Kansas City Mavericks
Maine Mariners
New Mexico Goatheads
Norfolk Admirals
Orlando Solar Bears
Rapid City Rush
Reading Royals
Savannah Ghost Pirates
South Carolina Stingrays
Tahoe Knight Monsters
Toledo Walleye
Trenton Ironhawks
Trois-Rivières Lions
Tulsa Oilers
Wheeling Nailers
Wichita Thunder
Worcester Railers