Wichita Thunder Hockey News

Klempa Klutch, But Mavs' Win in OT

INDEPENDENCE, MO- The Wichita Thunder lost 4-3 in overtime to the Missouri Mavericks at the Independence Event Center on Saturday night.Newcomer Bobby Hughes deflected a puck in front of the crease that fluttered over the shoulder of Mavericks' goaltender Charlie Effinger at 6:14.  Leading 1-0, Paul Kelly passed the puck from the left corner… Read More

Kings Big Second Too Much for Thunder

SOUTHAVEN, MS- The Wichita Thunder lost 7-1 to the Mississippi RiverKings at the DeSoto Civic Center on Friday night.Wichita played a scoreless first period for a third straight game.  Ian Keserich made a huge save late in the period, kicking away Steve Margeson's breakaway attempt to the left side of the net.  The stop came about a… Read More

Thunder Falls to Oilers

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder lost 5-1 to the Tulsa Oilers at the INTRUST Bank Arena on Wednesday night.After a scoreless first period, the Oilers moved in front 3-1 by the end of the second.  Tulsa received power play goals less than one minute apart from Dan Reidel at 9:31 and Tyler Butler at 10:03.  Wichita cut the lead in half on… Read More

Vote Keserich for Performance of the Week

WICHITA, KS- Ian Keserich's shutout over Texas on February 21st has been nominated for the CHL's Performance of the Week for February 15th-21st.Keserich stopped 27 shots, helping the Thunder defeat defending champion Texas 1-0 and claim their first victory at the INTRUST Bank Arena.  It was the third shutout of Keserich's three-year… Read More

Thunder Weekly – February 22nd

Thunder Grabs First Win at INTRUST Bank ArenaThe Wichita Thunder went 1-3-0 last week, beginning with a 5-2 loss to the Mississippi RiverKings on Wednesday night at home.  Paul Kelly scored two goals, including the first of the game to give Wichita an early 1-0 lead.  The RiverKings though, scored five times in between Kelly's pair to… Read More

Keserich Blanks Defending Champs

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder shutout the Texas Brahmas 1-0 at the INTRUST Bank Arena on Sunday evening.Ian Keserich earned the Thunder's first shutout victory since November 2007, and their first 1-0 regular season win since February 2006.After both teams played air-tight defense in the first period, the Thunder broke the deadlock at 12:16 in… Read More

Mudbugs Beat Thunder

BOSSIER CITY, LA- The Wichita Thunder lost 5-1 to the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs at the Century Tel Center on Saturday night.The Mudbugs carved out a 3-0 lead before the end of the first period.  At 3:08, James DeLory re-directed Mark Johnson's shot from the point past the right of Scott Campbell for the first goal of the game.  Joe… Read More

CHL Offers New GAME LIVE Feature

TEMPE, AZ- The CHL is pleased to announce the launch of GAME LIVE: a fan-friendly, interactive application that provides game scores and stats in real-time.GAME LIVE is an online Flash application that provides fans of the CHL and the Wichita Thunder with a real-time display of a game’s score and stats in a graphically pleasing, interactive… Read More

Clark and Kelly Stay Hot, But Brahmas Top Thunder

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX- The Wichita Thunder lost 4-1 at the NYTEX Sports Centre on Friday night.Each team created offensive chances early in the game, but it was Texas who opened a 1-0 lead at the 11:48 mark in the first period.  Tyrell Mason made a lateral pass the length of the Thunder zone to Scott Thauwald who ripped a shot from the… Read More

Kelly Scores Twice, But Thunder Falls to Kings

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder lost 5-2 to the Mississippi RiverKings at the INTRUST Bank Arena on Wednesday night.Paul Kelly put Wichita ahead at 7:40 in the first on the power play.  After a rebound opportunity from Joel Hanson, Kelly located a loose puck on top of the left hashmark and ripped it past the left side of Tim Boron.  The… Read More

Youth Jersey Night on Sunday

The Wichita Thunder has several great promotions planned for its match on Sunday, February 21st versus the Texas Brahmas.The first 1,000 youth 12 and under receive a free youth jersey, courtesy of Red Wing Shoe Stores and Cricket Communications.It is also 'Kids Night Out', presented by the Midian Shriners and 105.3 The Buzz.  The Thunder will… Read More

Thunder Weekly – February 15th

Thunder Drops Four in Tough Week- The Wichita Thunder went 0-3-1 last week, beginning with a 6-3 loss to the Colorado Eagles at home on Wednesday.  The Eagles scored three times in the first 3:11 of the game and eventually led 5-0 into the second period.  Wichita showed heart and battled to within 5-3 before the Eagles scored the second… Read More

Early Goal Not Enough in Mississippi

SOUTHAVEN, MS- The Wichita Thunder lost 4-2 to the Mississippi RiverKings at the DeSoto Civic Center on Sunday afternoon.Anders Strome ripped a power play goal from the top of the right faceoff circle at 2:54 to give the Thunder a 1-0 lead.  The RiverKings answered back 37 seconds later on a goal from Ryan Held.  Held picked up a rebound… Read More

Thunder Edged by Arizona

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder lost 2-1 in a shootout to the Arizona Sundogs at the INTRUST Bank Arena on Saturday night.Arizona's Kyle Hood scored the lone goal in the shootout, while Doug Gronestege saved 40 of 41 in overtime and regulation for the win.The Sundogs struck first with a power play goal at 7:31 in the first period.  Mike… Read More

Thunder Falls, But Don't 'Eff' With Keserich

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder lost 4-1 to the Missouri Mavericks at the INTRUST Bank Arena on Friday night.Jeff Christian scored two goals for Missouri, but Thunder goaltender Ian Keserich helped energize the crowd late in the game when he fought Mavericks' goaltender Charlie Effinger.Missouri took a 1-0 lead late in the first period on an… Read More

Thunder Rallies, But Falls to Eagles

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder fell 6-3 to the Colorado Eagles at the INTRUST Bank Arena on Wednesday night.After falling behind 5-0, Wichita pulled within two goals, but Colorado was able to hold on for the win.The Eagles powered in front with three goals just 3:11 into the game.  50 seconds in, Kevin Ulanski threaded a shot past Scott… Read More

Campbell Earns Goaltender of the Week

WICHITA, KS- Wichita Thunder goaltender Scott Campbell has been named the Oakley CHL Goaltender of the week for February 1st-7th.Campbell led the Thunder to three road wins last week, going 3-0-0 with a 2.59 goals against average and a .931 save percentage.  On Saturday, Campbell stopped 39 of 43 in regulation and overtime before going a… Read More

Thunder Weekly – February 8th

Thunder Sweeps Road Trip- The Wichita Thunder went 3-0-0 last week, winning all three of their games on the road.  The Thunder defeated the Tulsa Oilers 4-2 on Tuesday at the BOK Center.  Kevin Cooper scored twice on the power play, while Paul Kelly contributed a goal and two assists.  Scott Campbell saved 31 of 33 in the win. … Read More

Thunder Makes Deadline Deal

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder pulled off a deadline deal with the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs on Monday, acquiring left wing Neil Clark in exchange for defenseman Jim Jorgensen.Clark is in his fourth season of professional hockey and joins Wichita with 77 points and 507 PIM in 186 career games.  The Burnaby, British Columbia native racked up… Read More

Thunder Wins Third Straight

SOUTHAVEN, MS- The Wichita Thunder defeated the Mississippi RiverKings 5-4 in a shootout at the DeSoto Civic Center on Saturday night.Scott Campbell stopped 39 of 43 through regulation and overtime and then went a perfect five for five in the shootout to help the Thunder to their third consecutive win.Wichita grabbed an early lead on Steve Makway's… Read More

Wichita Thunders Past Mudbugs

BOSSIER CITY, LA- The Wichita Thunder defeated the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs 4-2 at the Century Tel Center on Friday night.After a high-octane, but scoreless first period, the Thunder potted the first goal of the night at 14:32 in the second.  Utilizing several sharp lateral passes, Steve Makway found Joel Hanson positioned to the right of… Read More

Cooper and Kelly Power Thunder Past Oilers

TULSA, OK- The Wichita Thunder defeated the Tulsa Oilers 4-2 at the BOK Center on Tuesday night.Steve Makway and Paul Kelly helped the Thunder take a 1-0 lead at 8:05 in the first.  Goaltender Trevor Cann saved Makway's shot from the point but provided a rebound for Kelly whose initial shot was again saved.  Kelly got to the second… Read More

Thunder Weekly - February 1st

Thunder Closes January With Close Losses- Wichita lost 2-1 to the Mississippi RiverKings on Friday night at home.  After the teams traded power play goals early in the first, the RiverKings scored the decisive goal on a lucky bounce in the second.  Nate Schwartzbauer's shot was blocked by Jason Reese and then deflected off the back of Ian… Read More