Wichita Thunder Hockey News

Second Period Dooms Thunder

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder lost 8-1 to the Colorado Eagles on Wednesday night at the INTRUST Bank Arena.Trailing 1-0 in the first, Joel Hanson extended his point streak to six games, scoring a power play goal at 14:47 on a backdoor pass from Jason Reese that originated from the left corner of the Eagles' zone.  The assist extended… Read More

Thunder Hosts Fund Raising Efforts for Ryan Christian

WICHITA, KS - The Wichita Thunder will host efforts at their remaining home games to raise money for the Ryan Christian Fund.  Ryan Christian is the daughter of Missouri Mavericks’ forward Jeff Christian, a long time player in the CHL. Ryan Christian has been diagnosed with Pediatric Adrenalcortical Carcinoma, a rare disease that affects… Read More

Arena, Fans Top 2010 Best of the Best Poll

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder captured three awards and placed in five overall categories in the Central Hockey League's annual 'Best of the Best' poll.The brand new INTRUST Bank Arena took home honors for 'Best Arena' and 'Best Locker Rooms'.  The state-of-the-art facility opened early in the new year and hosted its first Thunder game on… Read More

Thunder Weekly - March 8th

Thunder Hangs With Northern Foes During Long Road Trip- The Wichita Thunder went 0-4-0 last week, dropping each game by only two goals.  The Thunder lost 6-4 to the Rapid City Rush on Tuesday night.  Wichita battled back from deficits of 4-0 and 5-1 to pull within one goal, but an empty netter by the Rush sealed the game.  Tomas… Read More

Eagles Edge Thunder

LOVELAND, CO- The Wichita Thunder lost 4-2 to the Colorado Eagles at the Budweiser Events Center on Saturday night.The Eagles grabbed a 1-0 lead late in the first period on a power play goal from Riley Nelson at 17:57.  Nelson carried the puck to the high slot before connecting on a high slap shot.  Scott Campbell saved 12 of 13 in the… Read More

Rush Power Past Thunder

RAPID CITY, SD- The Wichita Thunder lost 6-4 to the Rapid City Rush at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center on Wednesday night.Wichita grabbed an early lead with a power play goal at 5:57 in the first.  Jason Reese popped a rebound over Miguel Beaudry's right shoulder after a shot from the point by Chris McAllister.  The Rush tied it at 12:23… Read More

Comeback Falls Short at Rushmore

RAPID CITY, SD- The Wichita Thunder lost 6-4 to the Rapid City Rush at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center on Tuesday night.Derek LeBlanc's wrist shot at 5:20 in the first cleared just under the crossbar to give the Rush a 1-0 lead.  Les Reaney scored at 8:20 to make it 2-0.  Jamie Vanderveeken took a shot from the slot that squeezed through… Read More

Thunder Weekly - March 1st

Thunder Has Tough Week- The Wichita Thunder went 0-3-1 last week, beginning with a 5-1 loss against the Tulsa Oilers on Wednesday at home.  The teams played a scoreless first, but Tulsa surged ahead with three in the second.  Jake Riddle scored a hat trick for Tulsa, while Tyler Butler had three assists.  Ian Keserich stopped 37 of… Read More