Wichita Thunder Hockey News

Thunder Adds Centers, Keserich Returns

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder added three players to their roster on Wednesday, signing centers Aaron Davis and Matt Hubbauer and re-signing goaltender Ian Keserich.Davis enters his ninth professional season and his eighth in the CHL.  The 31-year old Davis scored 20 goals and totaled 67 points while playing in all 64 games for the Tulsa… Read More

McClelland Era Begins October 15th

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder announced its schedule for the 2010-2011 CHL season on Friday.Led by new Head Coach Kevin McClelland, the Thunder opens its 19th season on Friday, October 15th against the Tulsa Oilers at the BOK Center.The Thunder's 2010-11 home opener is scheduled for Saturday, October 16th versus the Tulsa Oilers at the INTRUST… Read More

Lampton Lightning Girl Lathrop Takes on New Challenge

Lampton Lightning Girl, Crystal Lathrop has been participating on the Dance and Promotional team for three seasons of Thunder hockey.  Now, Lathrop takes on a new challenge as she becomes the youngest Co-Chair in the 21 year history of the Cattleman's Ball that benefits the American Cancer Society.  Lathrop was part of a… Read More

All-Star Defenseman Returns to Thunder

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder announced the signing of defenseman Daniel Tetrault and right wing Lance Galbraith on Friday.Tetrault returns to the Thunder after two successful years with the IHL's Port Huron Icehawks.  The La Broquerie, Manitoba native scored 45 points last season for Port Huron which followed a 2008-09 campaign that saw… Read More

2010-11 Playoff Format Announced

TEMPE, AZ– The Central Hockey League (CHL), following approval from the league’s Board of Governors, announced the playoff format for the 2010-11 season on Wednesday.16 of the league’s 18 teams qualify for the post-season.  The CHL’s regular season now consists of 66 games and runs Friday, October 15th through Sunday,… Read More

Conferences Announced, Thunder Home Opener October 16th

TEMPE, AZ– The Central Hockey League (CHL) announced Tuesday the conference alignment for the 18 participating teams for the 2010-11 season as well as the dates of each team’s home openers this Fall.  The CHL announced on June 1 that they have affiliated with the International Hockey League (IHL) marking the 19th year of hockey for… Read More

Merchandise Sale continues Saturday

Wichita Ice Center- The Wichita Thunder will continue their second clearance sale of the summer on Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until Noon at the Thunder office, located at 505 W. Maple inside the Wichita Ice Center.  All Thunder merchandise and used game equipment, including jerseys, is marked down to incredibly low prices in order to… Read More