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 seven new signings, while eleven players are released.
The new players include Corey Boutin, Corey Dang, Peter Hrehorčák, 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, Skyler Luo, Alex Roach, and Taj Siah.
Last updated: 26 April 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 | F | L |
| 17 | Brayden Maybee | F | R |
| 19 | Ville Tenosalmi (A) | F | L |
| 23 | Jordan Kyros (A) | F | R |
| 25 | Alastair Punler | D | R |
| 27 | Jamie Woodman | D | R |
| 28 | Drew Robson | D | L |
| 31 | Corey Dang | G | L |
| 32 | Jake Ruck | F | L |
| 35 | Aleksi Toivonen | G | L |
| 36 | Benjamin Breault | F | L |
| 71 | Peter Hrehorčák (IM) | F | R |
| 81 | Kolby Johnson (IM) | F | L |
| 89 | Riley Langille | F | L |
| 93 | Félix Plouffe (IM) | F | L |
| 98 | Finlay Gordon | F | R |
| – | Corey Boutin | G | L |
| –* | Charlie Smart | G | L |
Inactive
- Jani Kluuskeri (IM) – Announced at the start of the season but has yet to be added to the team list.
Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Benjamin Breault | Head coach |
| Marc Vaillancourt | Assistant coach |
| Andrew Cox | General manager |
| Richie Lamb | Team manager |
| Ryan Langille | Equipment manager |
| Cindy Davis | Medical |
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.
Notes
- *Charlie Smart is #31 on TheAIHL.com though this number is currently worn by Corey Dang.
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