Wichita Thunder Hockey News

Evansville Joins CHL-IHL for 2010

from www.centralhockeyleague.comTEMPE, AZ– Central Hockey League (CHL) Commissioner Duane Lewis announced Tuesday that the Evansville IceMen (Evansville, Indiana) will participate in the league beginning in the fall of 2010.The IceMen will hit the ice in the CHL for the 2010-11 season becoming the 18th team in the league and will play their… Read More

Participating Teams for 2010-11 CHL Season Announced

TEMPE, AZ- The Central Hockey League (CHL) today announced the participating teams that will compete in the league’s 19th season beginning on Friday, October 15, 2010. Although some material matters still remain to be worked out with the International Hockey League (IHL), the CHL will welcome four teams from the IHL who will join 13… Read More

Duda Receives Rick Kozuback Award

WICHITA, KS- Thunder Assistant Coach Jason Duda is the recipient of the 2009-10 Rick Kozuback Award, as announced by the Central Hockey League on Monday.The Rick Kozuback Award is named for the former President of the Western Professional Hockey League and current President/CEO of Global Entertainment Corporation, the CHL’s parent… Read More

Thunder to help with KPTS telethon Monday

Be sure to watch the KPTS Channel 8 telethon tonight from 7:00-8:00 p.m.The Wichita Thunder front office staff will be assissting with their pledge drive by answering the phones and all fans who call in and make a donation of at least $20 will receive two (2) tickets to a regular season game during the 2010-11 Thunder season.The telethon will be… Read More

CHL and IHL Make Major Announcement

(from www.centralhockeyleague.com) TEMPE, AZ- In a joint announcement that marks a historic day for minor professional hockey, two of pro hockey’s most storied leagues, the Central Hockey League (CHL) and International Hockey have entered into a letter of intent to form a “AA” level super league beginning in the 2010-11… Read More