Forward Kelly Bent with the Allen Americans

Thunder Adds Size and Toughness; Signs Forward Bent

WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced today the signing of forward Kelly Bent. Additionally, netminder Strauss Mann has been reassigned by the Sharks to the Barracuda. Bent, 27, returns to the ECHL after playing 13 games last season for the Allen Americans. He turned pro in 2020-21 and split time between Allen and Kansas C... Full Story