Wichita Thunder Hockey News

Thunder Hires Former CHL Coach of the Year

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder introduced four-time Stanley Cup champion and former Central Hockey League Coach of the Year Kevin McClelland as the 12th Head Coach in franchise history at a Monday press conference.A former fourth round draft pick of the Hartford Whalers in 1980, McClelland spent 12 seasons playing in the NHL, most notably for the… Read More

Thunder Ready to Begin New Era

BY KOLLEN LONGThe Wichita EagleIf the Wichita Thunder faithful weren't already enamored with new coach Kevin McClelland based solely on his impressive resume, they will surely be won over by the description of how he expects his team to play.The style would seemingly please the diehards, those who remember the glory days under the legendary Doug… Read More

Thunder hires Kevin McClelland as coach

BY KOLLEN LONGThe Wichita EagleIn a move expected to excite a frustrated fan base, the Wichita Thunder has hired Kevin McClelland as its new coach, two sources close to the team confirmed today.A news conference to introduce McClelland as coach has been tentatively scheduled for Monday at Intrust Bank Arena, a source said....Article continued at:… Read More