Wichita Thunder Hockey News

Mavs Beat Thunder for First Win

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder lost 6-1 to the Missouri Mavericks at the Kansas Coliseum on Friday night.Mike Kneeland scored from the slot on Marc Belanger's rebound at 4:16 in the first period to give Wichita 1-0 lead.  The Mavericks however went on to score six unanswered goals, including three in the third to take control of the… Read More

Thunder Weekly - October 26th

Wichita Takes Two of ThreeThe Thunder earned four points over the weekend, beginning with a 5-1 win over the Tulsa Oilers at the Kansas Coliseum.  Jason Duda scored just 2:12 into the game, helping the Thunder to a five-goal advantage.  Marc Belanger and Jim Jorgensen each picked up a goal and two assists, while Troy Ofukany earned a… Read More

Offense, Boron Lead Thunder over Kings

SOUTHAVEN, MS- The Wichita Thunder beat the Mississippi RiverKings 4-3 at the DeSoto Civic Center on Sunday afternoon.Wichita opened a 3-0 lead, scoring three times in the latter half of the second period.  Mike Kneeland punched in a rebound from Brad Thompson on Tyler Sims' backdoor at 11:01 to break a scoreless tie.  At 17:36,… Read More

Thunder Falls in Tulsa

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder lost 3-1 to the Tulsa Oilers at the BOK Center on Saturday night.Tulsa scored late goals in both the first and second periods to build a 2-0 lead, before breaking it open on Rob Hisey's goal at 6:24 in the third period.Wichita scored its lone goal at 13:19 in the third when Glenn Detulleo knocked in Chris… Read More

Thunder Dominates in First Win of Season

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder defeated the Tulsa Oilers 5-1 at the Kansas Coliseum on Friday night.Jason Duda put the Thunder on top just 2:48 into the game, deflecting Jim Jorgensen's shot from the point beyond the left of goaltender Kevin Armstrong.  At 10:19, Marc Belanger sniped a power play goal over Armstrong's right shoulder to make… Read More

Thunder Adds Young Defenseman

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder signed defenseman Jason Woll on Thursday.Woll made his professional debut last season with the ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones, appearing in 10 games.  Woll assisted on three goals while collecting 18 PIM.  A native of Portland, OR, Woll went on to pick up 52 more PIM and three more assists in 15 Cyclones'… Read More

Thunder Weekly – October 19th

Thunder Drops TwoThe Wichita Thunder went 0-2-0 in their opening weekend.  Friday night, the Thunder was shutout by the red-hot Amarillo Gorillas 5-0 at the Kansas Coliseum.  Jake Morissette broke a scoreless tie midway into the second period before adding a second goal and an assist to finish the night with three points.  Tim Boron,… Read More

Thunder Drops See-Saw Battle

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder lost 5-3 to the Mississippi RiverKings at the Kansas Coliseum on Saturday night.After erasing an early deficit with three unanswered goals, the RiverKings scored the final three of the contest to come away with the win.Trailing 2-0 in the first, Marc Belanger scored a power play goal on a rebound from Damian Surma… Read More

Thunder Blanked on Opening Night

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder lost 5-0 to the Amarillo Gorillas at the Kansas Coliseum on Friday night.Four Gorillas had multi points, including Jake Morissette who scored two goals and an assist.  Goaltender Mike Brown earned an 18-save shutout.Morissette broke a 2-2 tie at 12:53 in the second period, finishing off a feed from Stuart… Read More

Catch the Thunder All Season Online

The Wichita Thunder opens the 2009-10 season tonight at 7:05 p.m. when they host the Amarillo Gorillas at the Kansas Coliseum.  All 64 regular season games can be heard free of charge live at www.allinbroadcasting.com  The CHL is also offering televised broadcasts this season through INSINC.  More information about the CHL and… Read More

Phil Stacey Headlines Thunder Promotional Schedule

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder announced that American Idol contestant Phil Stacey will perform before and during their first game at the INTRUST Bank Arena on January 23rd.Stacey will sing the Star Spangled Banner prior to the Thunder's first ever game at their new home on Saturday, January 23rd and then perform during one of the… Read More

Thunder to Help Benefit Fallen Hero

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder has partnered with the Brian S. Etheridge Memorial Fund for their game on Friday, October 23rd versus the Tulsa Oilers.Sedgwick County Sheriff's Deputy Brian Etheridge was killed in the line of duty on September 28, 2009.  A graduate of Wichita State University, Etheridge had been working for the Sheriff's… Read More

Thunder Weekly - October 12th

Thunder Sweeps MavericksThe Wichita Thunder swept the expansion Missouri Mavericks over the weekend, winning 3-0 on Friday night and then 3-2 in a shootout on Saturday.  Rookie goaltenders Scott Campbell and Jamie Gilbert combined for a 39-save shutout in Friday's win, the Thunder's first in the preseason since 2007.  Rookie forward Mike… Read More

Thunder Sweeps Missouri

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder edged the Missouri Mavericks in a shootout 3-2 at the Wichita Ice Center on Saturday night.Chris Trafford netted two goals, including the shootout game-winner to help the Thunder sweep their two-game exhibition series from the expansion Mavericks.For the second consecutive night, the Thunder scored first.  With… Read More

Thunder Pushes Over Mavericks

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder shutout the Missouri Mavericks 3-0 in their first exhibition game of the 2009-10 season.Rookie forward Mike Kneeland notched two points, while first-year goaltenders Scott Campbell and Jamie Gilbert combined for a 39-save shutout.Kneeland got Wichita on the board just 38 seconds into the game, wristing a shot past… Read More

Thunder Adds Defenseman

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder added defenseman Jim Jorgensen to its training camp roster on Thursday.A native of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Jorgensen is +7 in 73 career professional games, all played in the ECHL.  The 24-year old Jorgensen played four seasons of college hockey for Division-I Ferris State University where he scored 38 points in… Read More

Thunder Tickets on Sale Now

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder announced today that individual tickets for the 2009-10 season go on sale Monday, October 5th.Thunder season ticket holders may begin picking up their tickets on Saturday, October 2nd at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium from 12:00-5:00 p.m.  Season ticket holders also have the benefit of purchasing individual tickets… Read More

Training Camp and Media Day Monday, Five More Signed

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder announced its annual media day is scheduled for Monday, October 5th at the Wichita Ice Center, during the team's first day of training camp.Media day runs from 2:30-3:30 p.m.  All television, radio, and print media outlets are invited to attend.  Thunder players, as well as Head Coach Brent Bilodeau will… Read More