Buitenhuis Heads Back to Bakersfield

WICHITA, Kan. (Jan. 14) - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors and powered by Toyota, announced today that goaltender Evan Buitenhuis (BITE-en-hise) has been loaned to the Condors. 

Buitenhuis, 25, returned from Bakersfield on Tuesday after being called up on December 29. Earlier this week, he was named to the 2022 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Team. 

The Burlington, Ontario native leads the ECHL in minutes played (1,396), saves (748) and shootout wins (2). Earlier this year, he set a new franchise record for most consecutive starts (16 games).

Wichita remains at home tonight at 7:05 p.m. to host Rapid City.

Single game tickets are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at the Wichita Thunder office located at 505 W. Maple, Suite 100, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On weekday game days, the Thunder office closes at 4 p.m. Click here to purchase online!

Fans can also purchase tickets at the Select-A-Seat Box Office at INTRUST Bank Arena Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and starting at noon on weekend game days. 

Season tickets for the 2021-22 season are still available. Join Thunder Nation today and lock in your seat(s) for all 36 home games at INTRUST Bank Arena. For more information, click HERE.