Thunder not ready to pick next coach
Posted on May 16, 2008
BY KOLLEN LONG, The Wichita Eagle- Thunder president Chris Presson has pushed back his deadline for hiring a coach to the second week in June. The earlier timetable, set by Presson in late March, had a new hockey coach in place by June 1.That tidbit is the only substantive update on the coaching position for the Thunder, which is coming off the…
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Online Thunder Jersey Auction
Posted on April 23, 2008
The annual offseason Thunder jersey auction is now underway. Our next jersey is #12 forward Noah Katz. Simply click on the link (below right) to place your bid.
The annual auction will run until September 8th. Please call Sally at the Thunder office with any questions.
Help Wanted
Posted on April 15, 2008
Wichita Pro Sports is looking for an electrician to do some part time work at Lawrence Dumont Stadium between April 18 and May 6.Please call Chris Presson or Josh Robertson at 264-GOAL for more information.Wichita Wingnuts will begin their inaugural season of play on May 7th, when they host the Sioux City Explorers for a three-game set at Lawrence…
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Duda to tryout for Wingnuts
Posted on April 11, 2008
WICHITA, KS- Wichita Thunder forward Jason Duda will try his hand at another sport when he attends tryout camp with the Wichita Wingnuts on Saturday.A native of Sexsmith, Alberta and now Wichita resident, Duda has spent the last 12 seasons with the Thunder. He ranks second all-time in every Thunder offensive category and ranks among the top…
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Weingartner not alone on Thunder search list
Posted on March 26, 2008
BY KOLLEN LONG, The Wichita Eagle- Interim coach Rob Weingartner understandably wanted a quick decision on his future with the Wichita Thunder hockey team.He won't get one.Thunder president Chris Presson said he has received six applications for the coaching position and he is hoping for two or three more from "legitimate candidates."With…
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Penalty Shots
Posted on March 25, 2008
BY KOLLEN LONG, The Wichita Eagle- And the winner isTravis Clayton, who scored a career-low 50 points, was named the Thunder MVP in a ceremony before the season finale on Saturday."He competes every night, no matter what the score is," Weingartner said.Other team awards went to Kyle Bruce (glass rattler), Stan Yanchishyn (most…
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Thunder ends tough season with win
Posted on March 23, 2008
BY JON MCGILLIVRAY, Wichita Eagle correspondent- Over the years, Wichita and Tulsa have built one of the better rivalries in the Central Hockey League.So maybe it wasn't surprising that Saturday's game between two teams long eliminated from the playoff chase still provided plenty of entertainment for the more than 9,000 fans in the stands.The…
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O'Reilly can't defend hot dog title
Posted on March 23, 2008
The second annual local celebrity hot dog eating contest was held before the Thunder game on Saturday. Wichita State student Nick Bohanon was crowned champion after eating 8 hot dogs in 8 minutes.Former Thunder player and defending champ Sean O'Reilly couldn't keep up with Bohanon, who has a history of competitive eating. Wichita…
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