Thunder Signs Four D-Men
Posted on July 29, 2009
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder announced four signings on Tuesday, welcoming defensemen Jordan Little, Arthur Fritch, and Rickard Forslund, and re-signing Connor MacDonald.Entering his sixth professional season, Little joins the Thunder after spending the last two seasons with the IHL's Kalamazoo Wings where he was a teammate of recently signed…
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Thunder Strengthens Offense With NHL Experience
Posted on July 24, 2009
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder bolstered their offense on Friday, announcing the signings of forwards Damian Surma and Chris Trafford.After getting drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in the sixth round in 1999, Surma reached professional hockey's pinnacle appearing in two NHL contests from 2002-04. Surma has spent three of the last four…
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2008-09 Thunder Fight DVD on sale now
Posted on July 20, 2009
The 2008-09 Wichita Thunder Highlight DVD is on sale now!The latest edition of the Thunder DVD Library features nearly 90 minutes of action, including every fight, shootout and overtime goal. The DVD also features two different highlight music videos of the 2008-09 season.Fans can pick up the DVD at the Thunder office for $25...or just $20…
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Thunder Announces Preseason Schedule
Posted on July 16, 2009
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder announced its 2009-10 preseason schedule on Wednesday.The Thunder, one of the last three remaining members of the original six-team Central Hockey League, will play the Missouri Mavericks, one of two expansion teams for 2009-10, in two exhibition games. The contests are scheduled for Friday, October 9th and…
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CHL Announces Realignment
Posted on July 9, 2009
WICHITA, KS- The Central Hockey League announced its realignment as well as its playoff format for the upcoming 2009-10 season.The Central Hockey League, entering its 18th season, moves forward with 15 teams for 2009-10. The league now consists of two conferences with no divisions. The Northern Conference plays with seven teams,…
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Thunder Inks Playmaker
Posted on July 6, 2009
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder announced two more player signings on Friday, returning left wing Scott Rozendal and signing veteran center Glenn Detulleo.Detulleo (pronounced duh-TOOL-ee-oh) is entering his seventh season of professional hockey. The Timmins, Ontario native has scored more points than games played in each of his last two…
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Doc Paul passes away
Posted on 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…
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