Constantinou Loaned to Wichita

October 17, 2022 – ECHL (ECHL) – Wichita Thunder News Release

Defenseman Billy Constantinou
(Wichita Thunder)

WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s San Jose Sharks, AHL’s San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota announced today that the Barracuda have loaned defenseman Billy Constantinou to the Thunder.

Constantinou, 22, was signed to an AHL deal by the Barracuda on Thursday. The Scarborough, Ontario native attended camp with San Jose at the beginning of October.

He was acquired in a trade last year at the deadline from the Atlanta Gladiators. Constantinou finished his rookie season with 33 points (7g, 26a) in 63 games between Wichita, Atlanta and Iowa.

Before turning pro, he played four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League with Niagara, Kingston and the Soo Greyhounds. His best year came in 2019-20 when he collected 53 points (9g, 44a) in 60 games between Kingston and the Soo.

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