Wichita signs Beauregard

WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors, announced the signing of forward Anthony Beauregard for the 2020-21 season.

Beauregard, 24, returns to North America after spending a year overseas with the Elite Ice Hockey League's Dundee Stars. A native of Saint-Damase, Quebec, he tallied 46 points (17g-29a) in 48 games with the Stars.

Beauregard has two years of ECHL experience, having played his rookie campaign with the Indy Fuel in 2016-17. He appeared in 21 games, tallying 10 points (5g-5a) before leaving in December that season to go Concordia University (USport). In 2018-19, he returned to the pro ranks and signed with the Brampton Beast,  notching 28 points (10g-18a) in 67 games.During his collegiate career, he had a breakout season in 2017-18, leading all USports players with 60 points (19g-41a) in 28 games. He became the first Stinger to pass the 50-point plateau since the 1989-90 campaign and helped Concordia reach the National Championship for the first time in 34 years. Beauregard claimed several honors for his efforts, being named to the USports (OUA) First All-Star Team, Most Valuable Player, Outstanding Player in League Play (Bill L. Heureux Trophy), All-Canadian First Team, Most Points and Player of the Year (Senator Joseph A. Sullivan Trophy).Prior to heading to pro and college, Beauregard had a terrific junior career with the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Val-d'Or Foreurs. Serving as an alternate captain in back-to-back years from 2014-15 to 2015-16, he recorded back-to-back 80-point seasons. He racked up 93 points (30g-63a) in 2015-16, which was a career-high. During his decorated junior career, he won a league title in 2013-14 and QMJHL Second All-Star Team honors.