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Lampton Lightning Girl Lathrop Takes on New Challenge

Lampton Lightning Girl, Crystal Lathrop has been participating on the Dance and Promotional team for three seasons of Thunder hockey.  Now, Lathrop takes on a new challenge as she becomes the youngest Co-Chair in the 21 year history of the Cattleman's Ball that benefits the American Cancer Society.  Lathrop was part of a… Read More

Evansville Joins CHL-IHL for 2010

from www.centralhockeyleague.comTEMPE, AZ– Central Hockey League (CHL) Commissioner Duane Lewis announced Tuesday that the Evansville IceMen (Evansville, Indiana) will participate in the league beginning in the fall of 2010.The IceMen will hit the ice in the CHL for the 2010-11 season becoming the 18th team in the league and will play their… Read More

Thunder Ready to Begin New Era

BY KOLLEN LONGThe Wichita EagleIf the Wichita Thunder faithful weren't already enamored with new coach Kevin McClelland based solely on his impressive resume, they will surely be won over by the description of how he expects his team to play.The style would seemingly please the diehards, those who remember the glory days under the legendary Doug… Read More

Wichita Thunder Delivers Big Hire

Struggling franchise hires Kevin McClelland, a proven winner in the CHL, as next coach.BY KOLLEN LONGThe Wichita EagleKevin McClelland has accepted the challenge of revitalizing the struggling Wichita Thunder hockey franchise.In a move expected to excite the restless fan base and instantly improve the team's reputation, the Thunder has hired… Read More

Thunder hires Kevin McClelland as coach

BY KOLLEN LONGThe Wichita EagleIn a move expected to excite a frustrated fan base, the Wichita Thunder has hired Kevin McClelland as its new coach, two sources close to the team confirmed today.A news conference to introduce McClelland as coach has been tentatively scheduled for Monday at Intrust Bank Arena, a source said....Article continued at:… Read More

Thunder Waiting on Answer

Former CHL coach of the year Kevin McClelland has offer on table to be team's next coach.April 21, 2010BY KOLLEN LONGThe Wichita EagleThe Wichita Thunder has been without a permanent coach since Brent Bilodeau was fired on Nov. 12. The wait will apparently continue a few more days.General manager Joel Lomurno has offered Kevin McClelland a… Read More