Lomurno holds keys to future
Posted on June 22, 2008
BY BOB LUTZ, The Wichita Eagle- These are precarious times for the Wichita Thunder, coming off a disaster of a season during which it finished dead last -- and dead is the appropriate word -- in the Central Hockey League's Northwest division. The Thunder has a new coach, Brent Bilodeau, who undoubtedly will overhaul the roster. You wonder whether…
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Lightning Rocks T-95
Posted on June 21, 2008
WICHITA, KS- The Lampton Welding Supply Lightning Dance Team pounded the T-95 Rock Squad Girls today in the T-95 Dodgeball 9 Tournament at the Wichita Ice Center.
The Lightning were led by Jessica, Stacia, Meeghan, Savouen, Sidney and Stephanie T. All six girls were still standing at the end of the game.
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Thunder introduce new coach
Posted on June 20, 2008
BY PAUL SUELLENTROP, The Wichita Eagle- The Wichita Thunder hockey team ended the worst season in franchise history on March 22. Thursday, the Thunder started rebuilding under new coach Brent Bilodeau. "Brent is a guy we had our eyes on since our season ended in March," Thunder general manager Joel Lomurno said after a news conference at…
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Thunder introduces new coach
Posted on June 19, 2008
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder at a press conference today, introduced Brent Bilodeau as the ninth head coach in franchise history.A former first round draft choice (17th overall) of the Montreal Canadiens in the 1991 NHL Draft, Bilodeau (pronounced BILL-uh-doh) enjoyed a 12-year pro playing career, the last six of which he spent as a…
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Sources: Thunder tab Bilodeau as next coach
Posted on June 18, 2008
BY KOLLEN LONG, The Wichita Eagle- Brent Bilodeau, an assistant for one of the top franchises in the East Coast Hockey League, is the new coach of the Wichita Thunder, according to two sources close to the hiring.Bilodeau, the assistant coach and assistant general manager for the Las Vegas Wranglers the past three seasons, is expected to be…
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CHL Announces Alignment, Playoff Format
Posted on June 17, 2008
The Central Hockey League (CHL) today announced several operational issues that were determined and ratified by the CHL Board of Governors at meetings recently completed at the CHL’s Summer Conference that took place at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. The determined issues include divisional alignment…
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Thunder narrows coaching search
Posted on June 12, 2008
New GM conducts interviews with two candidates, including one with NHL playing experience. BY KOLLEN LONG, The Wichita Eagle- The lengthy search for the Wichita Thunder's next coach is down to two dramatically different finalists. Brent Bilodeau is a highly regarded assistant coach who spent 12 years as a player in the minor leagues. Kevin Kaminski…
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Thunder names new GM
Posted on June 11, 2008
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder announced today that President Chris Presson has resigned to pursue other opportunities and promoted Senior Vice President Joel T. Lomurno to General Manager of the club.Lomurno, in his 16th season with the organization, will handle the day-to-day operations of the Thunder, including the search for a new head…
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