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Doc Paul passes away

July 3,2009

ST. LOUIS, MO- The Wichita Thunder today sadly announce the passing of long time goal judge Gary "Doc" Paul.

Earlier this season the Thunder, in conjuction with the National Foundation for Transplants, held a fundraiser for Doc helping him raise money for a double lung transplant. The event raised over $20,000 for the cause. Doc was in St. Louis awaiting a transplant when he passed away earlier today.

"In all of my 17 years in Wichita I never met a friendlier person than Doc Paul", said Thunder general manager Joel T. Lomurno. "He was a great friend and a great asset to our organization who will be dearly missed."

Doc Paul, who was a realtor at Crown III Realty, worked nearly every home game in the history of the Thunder, as well as every home game for the Wichita Wind of the old Central Hockey League from 1980-83. A memorial service for Doc will be held next week.

-THUNDER-

Former Thunder netminder passes away

June 23,2009
EDMONTON, ALBERTA- Former University of Alberta Golden Bears' hockey goaltender Dale Masson passed away June 20, at the age of 36. He was participating in the Kananaskis 100 km relay run at the time, a race he has run with his law firm associates since 2005.Masson obtained two Bachelor degrees from the University of Alberta, acquiring a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies in 1999, and then getting his Bachelor of Law in 2004. He was called to the Alberta Bar in 2005 and has since worked ... More»

Captains Return in First Wave of Signees

June 20,2009
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder announced their first player acquisitions for the 2009-2010 season, re-signing Captain Brad Thompson and right wing Mike Batovanja, and signing right wing Brent Ottmann.Heading into his sixth professional season, Thompson scored 11 goals and picked up 22 assists last season. His 33 points were the second-most in his career, right behind the 35 he notched during the 2005-06 season. Thompson had six point streaks of three or more games, as well ... More»

Champion Weingartner Honored by Thunder

March 24,2009
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