Wichita Thunder Signed Forward Ryan Finnegan
The Wichita Thunder have added forward Ryan Finnegan to their roster for the upcoming 2026-27 hockey season.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Hockey
The Wichita Thunder announced the signing of forward Ryan Finnegan for the 2026-27 season. Finnegan joins the organization following a career that includes 161 games in the ECHL.
Why it matters
The signing bolsters the Thunder lineup with a veteran forward who has professional experience in the ECHL. His arrival provides the team with additional depth and offensive production for the new season.
Finnegan recorded 64 total points across his 161 career ECHL games. He tallied 25 points in 60 games last season and previously produced 130 points over 97 collegiate games at Lindenwood University.
The players
Ryan Finnegan
A 29-year-old forward from Tecumseh, Kansas, who played five seasons of college hockey at Lindenwood University.
Wichita Thunder
A professional minor league hockey team based in Wichita, Kansas, that competes in the ECHL.
The details
The 29-year-old forward moves to the Wichita organization to continue his professional hockey career. He brings significant experience from both his collegiate tenure at Lindenwood University and his previous play in the ECHL.
Timeline
Finnegan recorded 20 points at the NCAA DI level during the 2022-23 season.
Finnegan will compete for the Wichita Thunder during the 2026-27 season.
Season Trajectory
This roster addition helps stabilize the Wichita Thunder as they navigate the competitive landscape of the ECHL. The signing reflects the team's ongoing effort to maintain a veteran-heavy lineup during the 2026-27 campaign.
Finnegan provides the Thunder with a proven producer who notched 25 points in 60 games last season. His inclusion adds a reliable offensive option to the team's depth chart as they prepare for the start of the season.
The takeaway
Adding an experienced forward like Finnegan demonstrates a focus on offensive consistency for the upcoming year. Fans should watch how he integrates into the team's power play units once the season begins.
Further reading
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