The Perth Thunder have released their roster for the 2023 Australian Ice Hockey League season. Comparing to the Thunder’s 2019 roster it includes 13 returning players and 18 new signings while 12 are not returning.
The new players include Andrew Bellant (from Indy Fuel), Jamie Campbell, Liam Campbell, Tristan Côté-Cazenave (from Rivière-du-Loup 3L), Greg Davis (from Melbourne Ice), Dillon Dewar, Luke Doyle, Anthony Gagnon (from Rivière-du-Loup 3L), C.J. Garcia (from CSM Corona Brasov), Joshua Healey, Conner Jean, Nathan Lacasse, Riley Langille (from Campbell River Storm), Reece Lukowiak (from Fort Wayne Spacemen), Drew Robson, Kristian Stead (from Knoxville Ice Bears), Lachlan Sucher (from Nyköpings SK J20) and Ville Tenosalmi.
While the players not returning are Corey Boutin, Evan Bowater, Jake Gilmour, Sean Hamilton, Liam Jeffries, Louick Marcotte, Jaymie McDonnell, Jason McMahon, Tomek Sak, Shaun Tobin, Keven Veilleux and Nico Vikstén.
Last updated: 26 August 2023. Note: A = Alternate captain, C = Captain, I = Import
Defence
- 2. Jamie Campbell
- 3. Robert Haselhurst
- 6. C.J. Garcia (I)
- 8. David Kudla
- 15. Lynden Lodge (A)
- 25. Alastair Punler
- 27. Jamie Woodman (C)
- 28. Drew Robson
- 29. Luke Doyle
Forwards
- 4. Joshua Healey
- 5. Lachlan Sucher
- 7. Reece Lukowiak
- 12. Kieren Webster (A)
- 16. Yannic Lodge
- 19. Ville Tenosalmi (I)
- 21. Conner Jean (I)
- 23. Jordan Kyros
- 24. Andrew Cox
- 32. Jake Ruck
- 36. Benjamin Breault
- 42. Liam Campbell
- 49. Nathan Lacasse
- 89. Riley Langille
Goaltenders
- 1. Nicholas Windle
- 35. Rhys Pelliccione*
- 38. Kristian Stead (I)
- 70. Dillon Dewar*
- —. Greg Davis*
Inactive
- Andrew Bellant (I) – Played six games between May and June before leaving the club
- Tristan Côté-Cazenave (I) – Played five games between April and May before leaving the club
- Anthony Gagnon (I) – Played six games between April and May before leaving the club
Staff
- Head coach: Benjamin Breault
- Assistant coach: Chris Kostopoulos
- General manager: Stan Scott
- Team manager: Richie Lamb
Updates
- 13 April 2023: Dillon Dewar and Rhys Pelliccione added
- 14 April 2023: Benjamin Breault added as per TheAIHL.com roster
- 21 April 2023: Greg Davis added as per TheAIHL.com roster
- 13 May 2023: Lachlan Sucher added as per TheAIHL.com roster
- 18 May 2023: Andrew Bellant added
- 1 June 2023: Kristian Stead, Nicholas Windle added as per TheAIHL.com roster
- 22 June 2023: C.J. Garcia added
Notes
- *Player number differences:
- Dillon Dewar is #35 on TheAIHL.com and #70 on the 12 August game card
- Greg Davis is #35 on TheAIHL.com though this number is currently worn by Rhys Pelliccione
- Rhys Pelliccione is #1 on TheAIHL.com and #35 on the 26 August game card
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