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Wild Third Period Comeback Earns Thunder Playoff Berth

Evansville, IN (February 29th) -  Trailing by three goals with 13 minutes to go in the third period, Wichita (37-15-2) blitzed the Evansville IceMen (36-14-4) with six straight and came back to win 8-5 Wednesday night at the Ford Center. Wichita is the first team in the CHL to clinch a berth to the post-season with the win and also earns its… Read More

2nd Annual Thunder Alumni Game Set for March 24th

Wichita, KS (February 29th) -  The Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League is set to welcome back many of its former players for the 2nd Annual Wichita Thunder Alumni Game that will take place on Saturday, March 24th before the Thunder take on the Evansville IceMen. This year's team will feature nine new members including four that were a… Read More

Thunder Weekly - February 27th

THUNDER CLAIM FOUR MORE- Wichita hit the road for two games on Friday and Saturday before returning home for the finale in the season series with Missouri. On Friday night, Evansville prevailed in the battle of the top two teams in the CHL. Wichita took an early 2-0 lead in the second period, but the IceMen quickly climbed back into the game… Read More

Thunder Rallies in front of Large Sunday Crowd

Wichita, KS (February 26th) -  Wichita (36-15-2) erased an early two-goal deficit with four unanswered en route to a 4-2 win against Missouri (29-19-5) Sunday afternoon in front of the third largest crowd in franchise history. Matt Robinson scored his fourth multi-goal game of the month and Matt Summers extended his point streak to seven games… Read More

Robinson Notches Another Game Winner in Missouri

Independence, MO (February 25th) -  Matt Robinson scored twice and Adam Russo made key saves down the stretch to preserve a 3-2 win for Wichita (35-15-2) over rival Missouri (29-18-5) on Saturday night at the Independence Event Center. Wichita stopped a two-game slide, claimed all four games at the IEC and pushed its record to 6-2-0 this… Read More

Thunder Lose Battle of First Place Teams

Evansville, IN (February 24th) -  In a battle of the top two teams in their respective conferences, Wichita (34-15-2) was unable to hold onto a two-goal lead and lost 4-3 to the Evansville IceMen (34-13-4) Friday night at the Ford Center. Matt Summers had two points and RG Flath stayed hot with a goal despite the loss. Wichita holds onto its… Read More

Thunder Weekly- February 20th

HUNTING SEASON SUCCESS- Wichita started out a busy week with a win against Laredo and Quad City. On Tuesday, Wichita blitzed Laredo, scoring four unanswered goals and won easily 6-1. Bryan Hogan earned the win, stopping 24 of 25 shots and RG Flath had a pair of goals to pace the Thunder. Only three players failed to record a point while Chappell,… Read More

Late Rally Not Enough as Thunder Lose 4-3

Wichita, KS (February 19th) -  Trailing 4-0, Wichita (34-14-2) made a furious rally but was unable to get the equalizer and fell to Missouri (28-17-4) Sunday afternoon 4-3 at INTRUST Bank Arena in front of 10,085 fans. RG Flath and Colin Hemingway added goals and Matt Summers extended his point streak with 2 assists. Wichita remains four… Read More

Thunder Extend Winning Streak Over Mavs to Five

Independence, MO (February 18th) -  Matt Robinson scored twice and Adam Russo was spectacular in net, giving Wichita (34-13-2) a 4-1 win over heated-rival Missouri (27-17-4) at the Independence Event Center Saturday night. Wichita improved to 5-1-0 against Missouri and has won the last five games against the Mavericks since losing the series… Read More

Davis, Hogan Push Thunder Past Mallards

Wichita, KS (February 17th) -  Aaron Davis returned to the Wichita line-up and had two points to lead the Thunder (33-13-2) past Quad City (27-21-1) despite losing its starting goaltender midway through the third, winning 2-1 Friday night at INTRUST Bank Arena. Bryan Hogan earned back-to-back wins, making 28 saves on 28 shots and Adam Russo… Read More

Thunder vs. Bucks Highlights

Check out the Highlights from Wichita's Valentine's Day Massacre of Laredo HERE.

Flath, Hogan Shine as Thunder Rolls Past Laredo

Wichita, KS (February 14th) -  Wichita (32-13-2) got back on track Tuesday Night, winning 6-1 against the Laredo Bucks (18-27-1) at INTRUST Bank Arena. 12 different players recorded points including a two-goal outing from RG Flath and a two-point performance from Alex Bourret. Bryan Hogan improved to 4-0-0 since coming to Wichita, making 24… Read More

Thunder Weekly- February 13th

THUNDER CLAIM FOUR POINTS- Wichita finished off its road trip in a battle for first place before returning home for a pair of games this past weekend. For the third time this season in Allen, the Thunder and the Americans met at the Allen Event Center with the winner claiming first place in the Berry Conference. The Americans jumped out to a 2-0… Read More

Third Period Comeback Ends Winning Streak

Wichita, KS (February 11th) -  After taking a lead late into the third period, Wichita (31-13-2) allowed three goals in the final 13 minutes as Rapid City (25-16-4) came from behind and won 3-1 Saturday night at INTRUST Bank Arena in front of the second largest crowd in franchise history (13,168). Konrad Reeder had three points and Tim Boron… Read More

Thunder vs. Tulsa Highlights

Check out the Highlights from Friday's Thunder shutout of Tulsa HERE.

Russo Stops 42, Earns Third Shutout of the Season

Wichita, KS (February 10th)-   Thunder netminder Adam Russo stole the show, making save after save and earned his third shutout of the season as Wichita (31-12-2) skated by the Tulsa Oilers (21-18-5) Friday night with a 3-0 win at INTRUST Bank Arena. Matt Robinson scored twice for the fourth time this season and RG Flath had three helpers… Read More

Thunder Wins Battle for First in Come-From-Behind Fashion

Allen, TX (February 9th) - Trailing 2-0 entering the third period, Wichita (30-12-2) exploded for four unanswered and won the battle for first place, 4-2, against the Allen Americans (26-11-7) Thursday night at the Allen Event Center. Dustin Donaghy, playing against his former team, had a goal and an assist and Jarred Mohr added a pair for the… Read More

Thunder Weekly- February 6th

SUCCESS IN SOUTH TEXAS- Wichita swept its weekend series in southern Texas and claimed four points. On Friday night, Wichita defeated the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 4-1. RG Flath had his second multi-goal outing of the season and Bryan Hogan earned his second win in a Thunder uniform in back-to-back starts for the rookie goalie out of the… Read More

Former Bucks Shoot Down Old Team in 5-2 Win

Laredo, TX-  Matt Robinson and Jarred Mohr stuck it to their old team, combining for five points and propelled Wichita (29-12-2) to a 5-2 win against the Laredo Bucks (18-24-1) Saturday night at Laredo Energy Arena. R.G. Flath and Chris Chappell added goals while Adam Russo made 23 saves on 25 shots for his 20th win of the season. Wichita… Read More

Three Goal First Period Launches Thunder to 4-1 Win

Hidalgo, TX- Wichita (28-12-2) used a three-goal outburst in the first 14 minutes of the game to swat away the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees (18-19-6) 4-1 Friday night at State Farm Arena. R.G. Flath scored twice and Chris Chappell added his fourth goal in the last two games to pace the Thunder. Wichita outscored the Bees 11-2 in their three… Read More