Perth Thunder have released their roster for the 2026 Australian Ice Hockey League season. Comparing to the 2025 roster, it includes twenty returning players and nine new signings, while ten players are released.
The new players include Henri Auvinen, Corey Boutin, Corey Dang, Peter Hrehorčák, Austin Hoffman, Jani Kluuskeri, Félix Plouffe, Drew Robson, and Charlie Smart (from Newcastle Northstars).
The players dropped are Benjamin Berard, Dillon Dewar (to Brisbane Lightning), Jake Hamilton, Marcus Henderson, Zane Jones, John Kennedy, Robert Lachowicz (to Sydney Ice Dogs), Skyler Luo, Alex Roach, and Taj Siah.
Last updated: 5 September 2026.
Roster
| No. | Player | Pos. | S/C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tyler Colev | F | R |
| 3 | Robert Haselhurst | D | R |
| 6 | Patrick Sucher | D | – |
| 8 | David Kudla | D | R |
| 11 | Yu Hikosaka (IM) | F | R |
| 12 | Kieren Webster (C) | F | R |
| 13 | Maxim Lyashenko | F | R |
| 15 | Lynden Lodge | D | R |
| 16 | Yannic Lodge (IR) | F | L |
| 17 | Brayden Maybee | F | R |
| 18 | Jani Kluuskeri (IM) (IR) | D | R |
| 19 | Ville Tenosalmi (A) | F | L |
| 22 | Henri Auvinen (IM) | D | L |
| 23 | Jordan Kyros (A) | F | R |
| 25 | Alastair Punler | D | R |
| 27 | Jamie Woodman | D | R |
| 28 | Drew Robson | D | L |
| 31 | Charlie Smart | G | L |
| 32 | Jake Ruck | F | L |
| 35 | Aleksi Toivonen | G | L |
| 36 | Benjamin Breault | F | L |
| 71 | Peter Hrehorčák (IM) | F | R |
| 89 | Riley Langille (IR) | F | L |
| 93 | Félix Plouffe (IM) | F | L |
| 98 | Finlay Gordon | F | R |
| – | Corey Boutin | G | L |
Inactive
- Corey Dang – Served as a backup goaltender in two games in April before transferring to Melbourne Ice.
- Austin Hoffman – Served as a backup goaltender in four games between May and July before transferring to the Melbourne Mustangs.
- Kolby Johnson (IM) – Played four games for the club in April before transferring to Adelaide Adrenaline.
Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John Kennedy | Head coach (from 21 August 2026) |
| Benjamin Breault | Head coach (until 21 August 2026) |
| Jordan Kyros | Assistant coach |
| Ville Tenosalmi | Assistant coach |
| Marc Vaillancourt | Assistant coach |
| Andrew Cox | General manager |
| Richie Lamb | Team manager |
| Ryan Langille | Equipment manager |
| Cindy Davis | Medical |
| David Tran | Physiotherapist |
| Riley Langille | Trainer |
Updates
- 18 April 2026: Corey Boutin added to the roster.
- 19 April 2026: Andrew Cox added to the staff list.
- 25 April 2026: Corey Dang and Brayden Maybee added to the roster.
- 2 May 2026: Riley Langille and Ville Tenosalmi added to the staff list.
- 6 May 2026: Henri Auvinen added to the roster.
- 29 May 2026: Austin Hoffman added to the roster.
- 25 July 2026: Jordan Kyros added to the staff list.
- 21 August 2026: John Kennedy added to the staff list.
- 28 August 2026: David Tran added to the staff list.
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