Thunder Adds Experience and Versatility to Blue Line

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder announced their first signings for the 2010-11 season, adding defensemen Kory Scoran and Andrew Martens.

Scoran has spent his entire professional career in the ECHL, playing for former Thunder Head Coach Derek Laxdall with the Idaho Steelheads from 2006-2009. The 29-year old totaled a career-high 33 points last season, including 28 assists. A native of Winnipeg, Scoran helped the Steelheads to the 2007 Kelly Cup, scoring seven points in 22 postseason games. Scoran stands at six-foot three, 220 pounds, and played four seasons of college hockey at Lake Superior State University.

Martens also brings a wealth of ECHL experience, as well as 27 games at the AHL level. The 29-year old scored 37 points in 72 games last season for the Ontario Reign. The Friendswood, TX native has scored 30 or more points and has appeared in 70 or more games in each of his first four full professional seasons. Martens played three years of college hockey at Bemidji State University.

"Both Kory and Andrew exemplify the type of players we are looking to bring here this season", said new Thunder Head Coach Kevin McClelland. "They move the puck well, give 100% every night and will provide leadership both on and off the ice. They instantly give us two captains on the power play and should rank among the top offensive defensemen in the CHL this season."