WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder captured three awards and placed in five overall categories in the Central Hockey League's annual 'Best of the Best' poll.The brand new INTRUST Bank Arena took home honors for 'Best Arena' and 'Best Locker Rooms'.  The state-of-the-art facility opened early in the new year and hosted its first Thunder game on January 23rd in front of a franchise-record crowd of 13,412.The new arena has drawn two other crowds in excess of 9,000, leading to a meteoric rise in the CHL attendance standings.  The Thunder ranked second in the league late last week after 9,074 fans watched the Thunder battle Arizona on March 1st.The INTRUST Bank Arena also ranked third in the 'Best Press Box' category.  Wichita's new press area features a unique two-level design that provides visiting broadcasters an eagle-eye view of the action.Local Dondlinger Construction teamed with Scottsdale, AZ-based Hunt Construction ... More»

Thunder Weekly - March 8th

March 8,2010
Thunder Hangs With Northern Foes During Long Road Trip- The Wichita Thunder went 0-4-0 last week, dropping each game by only two goals.  The Thunder lost 6-4 to the Rapid City Rush on Tuesday night.  Wichita battled back from deficits of 4-0 and 5-1 to pull within one goal, but an empty netter by the Rush sealed the game.  Tomas Klempa, Joel Hanson, and Chris McAllister all had three points in the game.  Ian Keserich made 33 saves on 35 shots in a relief appearance.The Rush ... More»

Eagles Edge Thunder

March 7,2010
LOVELAND, CO- The Wichita Thunder lost 4-2 to the Colorado Eagles at the Budweiser Events Center on Saturday night.The Eagles grabbed a 1-0 lead late in the first period on a power play goal from Riley Nelson at 17:57.  Nelson carried the puck to the high slot before connecting on a high slap shot.  Scott Campbell saved 12 of 13 in the period.Colorado extended their lead to 2-0 at 7:36 in the second when Kevin Ulanski slipped a loose puck through Campbell's five-hole.  The Thunder ... More»

Rush Power Past Thunder

March 4,2010
RAPID CITY, SD- The Wichita Thunder lost 6-4 to the Rapid City Rush at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center on Wednesday night.Wichita grabbed an early lead with a power play goal at 5:57 in the first.  Jason Reese popped a rebound over Miguel Beaudry's right shoulder after a shot from the point by Chris McAllister.  The Rush tied it at 12:23 when Brendan Hodge cut around the crease and beat Ian Keserich with a backhander to the right.Tomas Klempa gave Wichita its second lead of the night ... More»

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