Wichita Thunder Hockey News

Duda Honored as one of Decade’s Best

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder learned Thursday that veteran left wing and current Head Coach Jason Duda has been named to the Central Hockey League's All-Decade Second Team as a forward.Duda, now in his 14th season as a member of the Thunder, is the franchise's all-time leader in games played (730), goals (337), assists (533), and points… Read More

Kalenicki Scores Twice, But Thunder Falls

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder dropped a 4-2 decision to the Rapid City Rush on Tuesday night.Brandon Kaleniecki scored two goals, but the Rush made use of single scores in each of the first two periods.The Thunder fell behind midway through the first.  Rush forward Rich Hansen scored on a long wrist shot from just inside the blue line at… Read More

Thunder Strengthens Both Sides of Puck in Trade

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder bolstered their roster in a trade with the Mississippi RiverKings on Tuesday, acquiring defenseman Steve Makway, forward Kevin Cooper, and goaltender Ian Keserich.Makway currently ranks third in the CHL among defensemen with 24 points, and first with 20 assists.  After spending two seasons with the RiverKings… Read More

Thunder Blanked by Brahmas

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX- The Wichita Thunder lost 2-0 to the Texas Brahmas at the NYTEX Sports Centre on Sunday evening.Texas took a 1-0 lead at the 4:28 mark in the first period on a power play goal from Tyler Skworchinski.  Skworchinski scored on a one-timer in the slot after receiving a centering pass from Elias Godoy that came from behind… Read More

Thunder Weekly - December 28th

Thunder Downed Twice- The Wichita Thunder lost two games over the weekend, beginning with a 6-2 loss to the Missouri Mavericks on Friday night at the Kansas Coliseum.  Missouri scored two late first period goals just 19 seconds apart, but second period tallies from Brandon Kaleniecki and Chris McAllister kept the Thunder within one goal. … Read More

Multi Points for Kaleniecki and Detulleo Not Enough

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder lost 6-2 to the Missouri Mavericks at the Kansas Coliseum on Saturday night.The Mavericks broke a scoreless tie late in the first period when Simon Watson tipped in Jared LAvender's soft shot from the point at 16:05.  Just 19 seconds later, Jeff Christian swooped in behind the net and snuck a backhand shot on a… Read More

Friday's Game at Tulsa Postponed

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder's Christmas Day game against the Tulsa Oilers has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.Inclement weather forced the closing of several main roads between Kansas and Oklahoma.  The makeup date for Friday's game has not yet been determined.  The Thunder is expected to continue play on… Read More

Thunder Weekly – December 21st

Thunder Drops Two to Mudbugs- The Wichita Thunder lost two games to the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs last weekend.  The Thunder fell 6-2 on Friday night.  Bossier powered in front with three first period goals.  The Thunder received scores from Jason Woll and Jay Henderson, twice pulling within two, but could not get any closer. … Read More

Mudbugs Edge Thunder

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder lost 3-2 to the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs at the Kansas Coliseum on Saturday night.The Thunder took a 1-0 lead at 8:37 in the first period when Brent Ottmann's wrist shot from the left hashmark beat Ken Carroll to the right.  Ottmann grabbed a rebound from Jay Henderson who had just stripped the puck from a… Read More

Mudbugs Beat Thunder

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder fell 6-2 to the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs at the Kansas Coliseum on Friday night.The Mudbugs got off to a quick start, scoring three times within the game's first 12 minutes.  Brett Smith's clean faceoff win went right into the hands of Simon Mangos who launched a shot that rang under the crossbar at 5:34 to… Read More

Belanger's Two Goals Not Enough in Loss

LOVELAND, CO- The Wichita Thunder lost 8-2 to the Colorado Eagles at the Budweiser Events Center on Wednesday night.Marc Belanger scored twice and the Thunder took a 2-1 lead into the second period, but the Eagles scored seven unanswered goals over the second and third to come away with the win.Ryan McLeod snuck a backhand shot past Scott Campbell… Read More

Eighth Annual Teddy Bear Toss This Saturday

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder's eighth annual Teddy Bear Toss is scheduled for Saturday, December 19th when the Thunder hosts the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs.Thunder fans are encouraged to bring a new or unused teddy bear to the Coliseum to donate to charity.  Fans can toss their donations onto the ice immediately after the Thunder scores… Read More

INTRUST Bank Arena Thunder tickets on sale Friday

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder announced today that individual tickets for all 13 Thunder home games at the new INTRUST Bank Arena will go on sale this Friday.  Thunder season ticket holders will have a special opportunity to purchase additional tickets on Thursday, a day before they go on sale to the general public.  The Thunder's… Read More

Thunder Weekly – December 14th

Thunder Edged Twice by Rush- The Wichita Thunder lost two close games to the Rapid City Rush at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center last weekend.  The Rush beat the Thunder 5-3 on Friday night, taking advantage of three power play goals.  Kyle Bruce gave the Thunder an early 1-0 lead in the first, but Rapid City scored three unanswered goals… Read More

Belanger's Hat Trick Not Enough Against Rush

RAPID CITY, SD- The Wichita Thunder lost 5-4 to the Rapid City Rush at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center on Saturday night.Scott Wray knocked a backdoor pass from Brendon Hodge beyond the reach of Jon Horrell at 3:23 in the first period to open a 1-0 lead for the Rush.  At 10:12, Brendon Cook scored on a slapshot after walking into an open puck… Read More

Rush Power Past Thunder

RAPID CITY, SD- The Wichita Thunder lost 5-3 to the Rapid City Rush at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center on Saturday night.The Thunder took the early advantage when Kyle Bruce scored at 8:52 in the first period.  Bruce deflected Chris McAllister's blue line shot into traffic.  Rapid City tied the game at 13:!8 in the first on Luke… Read More

Thunder Weekly – December 7th

Wichita Finishes Weekend in Shootout- The Thunder went 0-2-1 last weekend, beginning with a 4-0 loss at Missouri on Friday night.  The Mavericks scored twice in the first 3:14 when Jon Horrell came in to relieve Scott Campbell.  Horrell went on to save 30 of 32 to stabilize the game.Wichita returned home on Saturday, dropping a 3-1… Read More

Ofukany, Detulleo Clutch in Shootout Loss

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder lost 3-2 in a shootout to the Colorado Eagles at the Kansas Coliseum on Sunday evening.Trailing 2-1 in the third, Troy Ofukany potted the game-tying goal with 6:20 left in regulation.  Ofukany received a backdoor pass across the slot from Marc Belanger.  Wichita down to its last shot in the fifth round,… Read More

Thunder Edged by Eagles

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder lost 3-1 to the Colorado Eagles at the Kansas Coliseum on Saturday night.Jason Lundmark's slapshot into traffic found the back of the net at 1:54 in the first period to give the Eagles an early 1-0 lead.In the second, Troy Ofukany worked in front of the net before scoring on a point-blank backhander at 8:27 to tie… Read More

Thunder Blanked in Missouri

INDEPENDENCE, MO- The Wichita Thunder lost 4-0 to the Missouri Mavericks at the Independence Events Center on Friday night.The Mavericks scored two quick goals within the first 3:14 of the game, chasing starting goaltender Scott Campbell.  Kyle Bochek made it 1-0 at 2:29 on a shot from the left circle.  Mike Burgoyne flipped a shot from… Read More

Three-Time AHL Champ Joins Thunder

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder signed former NHL left wing Jay Henderson on Friday afternoon.Henderson has 306 points and 478 PIM in 618 career games, 33 of which were played in the NHL.  Henderson also spent significant time in the AHL, most notably with the Providence Bruins.  The Edmonton, Alberta native is one of only two players in… Read More

CHL-TV Offers FREE Friday

TEMPE, AZ- The Central Hockey League and CHL-TV (in conjunction with INSINC) are offering fans a FREE night of CHL-TV this Friday, December 4, 2009.  The giving begins early in the Holiday season as fans will have the opportunity to tune in and see any of seven CHL games scheduled for that night including Amarillo at Bossier-Shreveport,… Read More