Topeka Scarecrows trade captain TJ Sneath to Stockton Thunder

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Topeka Scarecrows trade captain TJ Sneath to Stockton Thunder

Summary

The Topeka Scarecrows traded forward TJ Sneath to the Stockton Thunder on Sept. 8. In exchange for the team’s first-ever captain, Topeka acquired defenseman Josh Slegers and additional financial considerations. General Manager Robbie Nichols credited Sneath for his leadership and historical contributions to the organization during the team's inaugural seasons. Slegers, a 29-year-old native of Simcoe, Ontario, brings professional experience from two leagues, including 44 career regular season games in the Federal Prospects Hockey League. The coaching staff plans to integrate the six-foot-three defenseman into their defensive rotation immediately. This transaction occurs as the Scarecrows prepare for their second season of play in Topeka.

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•Topeka Scarecrows traded TJ Sneath to Stockton Thunder on Sept. 8.
•Josh Slegers and financial considerations move to Topeka in the deal.
•Sneath served as the first captain in the history of the Topeka Scarecrows.
•Slegers previously recorded two goals and 10 assists in 44 FPHL games.
•The Scarecrows are entering their second season of competition.

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8:55 PMYahoo Sports — First-ever captain of Topeka Scarecrows traded

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TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local hockey team reports that it has traded one of its players Tuesday. The Topeka Scarecrows have acquired defenseman Josh Slegers and financial considerations from the Stockton Thunder team in exchange for forward TJ Sneath. The scarecrows announced in a press release on Sept. 8 that Sneath is being traded to […]
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