Wichita Thunder Hockey News

Thunder Partner with Salvation Army of Central OK to Help Tornado Victims

Wichita, KS (May 21st) -  The Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League announced today that they have partnered with the Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma, Eddy’s Toyota and the Wichita Ice Center to help those who were affected by yesterday’s tornado in Moore, OK. Donations will be collected at all three locations throughout… Read More

Shane Ewing Wins 2012-13 CHL Media Services Award

Glendale, AZ (May 15th) -  The Central Hockey League announced today that Shane Ewing, sports anchor and reporter for KAKE Channel 10, has been named this year’s winner of the Central Hockey League’s Media Services Award. Ewing becomes the first person to win the award from the television medium. The CHL Media Services Award is… Read More

End of the Year Party Set for this Thursday

Wichita, KS (May 13th) -  The Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League announced this afternoon the details for the team’s End of the Year Season Ticket Holder Party. The event will take place on Thursday, May 16th at the Wichita Ice Center beginning at 6 p.m. Food and drinks will be provided. The annual jersey and helmet auction… Read More

Thunder Lose Heartbreaker in Overtime in Game 7 to Allen 3-2

Allen, TX (May 11th) -  In one of the most exciting CHL Finals in recent history, Wichita (11-4) fell at the hands of the Allen Americans (12-7) in Game 7 by the final of 3-2 in overtime. Todd Robinson's goal just under three minutes into the extra session ended the game, giving the Americans their first CHL Title. RG Flath recorded a pair of… Read More

First Period Flurry Helps Thunder Force a Decisive Game 7

Wichita, KS (May 10th) -  With their backs against the wall, Wichita (11-3) responded with a Game 6 victory at INTRUST Bank Arena Friday, defeating the Allen Americans (11-7) by the final of 3-2 and forcing a decisive Game 7 tomorrow night in Allen. Three different Thunder players found the back of the net in the first period and Torrie Jung… Read More

Diary #24

Wichita, KS (May 9th) - Kevin Young has decided to help us out this post-season to keep the fans informed and get them closer to the action. Here is his playoff diary for today: Hey guys. Well, we all know what is at stake tomorrow night.  I have read and heard a few comments from our fans and I politely disagree with them.  Game 5 was… Read More

Second Period Dooms Thunder in 5-1 Loss in Game 5

Allen, TX (May 7th) -  For the second straight time in the Allen Event Center, the Americans (11-6) used a second period run to pull away from Wichita (10-3), winning 5-1 on Tuesday night. Andrew Martens recorded his second goal of the playoffs and the only tally for Wichita. The series will move back to Wichita on Friday night with the… Read More

Junior Thunder Sign First Player of 2013-2014 Season

Wichita, KS (May 6th)- Layton Dornn, from Brandon Manitoba,  is a 17 year old just finishing up his high school career at Crocus Plainsman High School,  playing out of the Westman High School Hockey League. Dornn finished with 19 goals and 22 assists for 41 points as a senior while serving as team captain. Layton, who will be 18 by start… Read More