Wichita Thunder Hockey News

Three Goal First Period Launches Thunder to 4-1 Win

Hidalgo, TX- Wichita (28-12-2) used a three-goal outburst in the first 14 minutes of the game to swat away the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees (18-19-6) 4-1 Friday night at State Farm Arena. R.G. Flath scored twice and Chris Chappell added his fourth goal in the last two games to pace the Thunder. Wichita outscored the Bees 11-2 in their three… Read More

Thunder’s Chappell Making Most of Opportunity

By Jeffrey Lutz, Wichita Eagle-  Several of the Thunder’s top players are lost to injuries, and the timing couldn’t be better for Chris Chappell. Normally a third-line player who helps on penalty killing, Chappell has been thrust into extended duty with many of his fellow forwards on the shelf. In just a few days, Chappell… Read More

Thunder Remain on Top of Latest Coaches Poll

Wichita, KS-  Despite dealing with a number of injuries to some key players, the Wichita Thunder (27-12-2) remained on top of the latest Coaches Poll released by the Central Hockey League Wednesday afternoon. Wichita is the first team in the league this season to repeat as the top team recognized by the CHL Coaches and received that honor for… Read More

Jeffrey Lutz CHL Report (Feb. 1st)

by Jeffrey Lutz Wichita Eagle The Thunder has kept its seamstresses busy this season. Wichita’s best players have come and gone due to injuries and promotions, and the jersey lettering signifying the Thunder’s captain and alternate captains have been just as well traveled. For now, they’re resting with captain Travis Wight… Read More

Thunder Weekly- January 30th

THUNDER TAKE THREE OF FOUR- Wichita took six of a possible eight points last week despite playing with a depleted roster. For the second straight week, Wichita played four games in five days beginning on Wednesday night against Arizona. Behind a hat trick from Kevin Seibel, Wichita exploded for its highest scoring output of the season with an 8-4… Read More

Thunder vs.Mallards Highlights

Check out the Highlights from Sunday's pounding of Quad City HERE.

Chappell, Summers Hunt Down Mallards

Wichita, KS-  Chris Chappell recorded his first professional hat trick and Matt Summers notched three points as Wichita (27-12-2) smothered Quad City (23-17-1) Sunday night, winning 5-1 in front of 9,401 fans at INTRUST Bank Arena. Wichita improves to 6-0-2 all-time against Quad City and 3-0-0 at home. Chris Chappell (4) gave… Read More

Thunder vs. Oilers Highlights

Check out the Highlights from Saturday's Thunder overtime win HERE.