Press Releases

Online Thunder Jersey Auction

The annual offseason Thunder jersey auction is now underway.  Our current jerseys up for bid are forward #24 Mike Lukajic and #26 Bruce Richardson.  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,… Read More

Lightning Rocks T-95

WICHITA, KS- The Lampton Welding Supply Lightning Dance Team pounded the T-95 Rock Squad Girls today in the T-95 Dodgeball 9 Tournament at the Wichita Ice Center.

The Lightning were led by Jessica, Stacia, Meeghan, Savouen, Sidney and Stephanie T.  All six girls were still standing at the end of the game.

-THUNDER-

Thunder introduces new coach

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder at a press conference today, introduced Brent Bilodeau as the ninth head coach in franchise history.A former first round draft choice (17th overall) of the Montreal Canadiens in the 1991 NHL Draft, Bilodeau (pronounced BILL-uh-doh) enjoyed a 12-year pro playing career, the last six of which he spent as a… Read More

Thunder names new GM

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder announced today that President Chris Presson has resigned to pursue other opportunities and promoted Senior Vice President Joel T. Lomurno to General Manager of the club.Lomurno, in his 16th season with the organization, will handle the day-to-day operations of the Thunder, including the search for a new head… Read More

Help Wanted

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… Read More

Duda to tryout for Wingnuts

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… Read More

O'Reilly can't defend hot dog title

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… Read More

Fandemonium this Saturday

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder will host Fandemonium - and the Tulsa Oilers - in their season finale on Saturday at the Kansas Coliseum.The Fandemonium tailgate party begins at 3:30 p.m. in front of the main entrance of the Coliseum and will be highlighted by the second annual celebrity hot dog eating contest, where former Thunder defenseman Sean… Read More