Fansided · Jul 14, 2016
Ottawa Senators Name Wichita Thunder New ECHL Affiliate
The Wichita Thunder have been officially announced as the new ECHL affiliate to the Ottawa Senators.
This is going to be the first ever NHL affiliation for the Thunder, who have operated independently since their inception in 1992.
They originally played in the CHL from 1992 until 2014, but moved to the ECHL before the 2014-2015 season.
This is a great opportunity for the Thunder. They will have a crucial role in developing future NHL players, and the Senators will utilize players in their future who have been groomed through experiences wearing a Thunder jersey.