Thunder Signs Goaltender Stiliadis

WICHITA, Kan. (April 11) - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers, American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors and powered by Toyota, announced today the signing of netminder Michael Stiliadis.

Stiliadis, 28, comes to Wichita after playing the majority of the season for the Southern Professional Hockey League's Macon Mayhem. A native of Vaughn, Ontario, the 6-foot, 165-pound netminder went 4-25-4 in 35 games with a 4.78 goals-against average and .865 save percentage.

He appeared in five games for the Mayhem during the 2019-20 season, going 4-1-0 with a 2.15 goals-against average and .926 save percentage. 

Prior to turning pro, Stiliadis played two seasons in the British Columbia Hockey League for the Vernon Vipers and Victoria Grizzlies. In 2014-15, he went 22-20-0 for the Grizzlies with a 3.52 goals-against average and .884 save percentage.

Wichita closes this season this week with three-straight games against Kansas City. The two teams open up the series at INTRUST Bank Arena starting at 7:05 p.m. 

Fandemonium is quickly approaching! Join us for our final game of the regular season on Saturday, April 16 starting at 7:05 p.m. Before the puck drops, players will be recognized on the ice during our annual End of Season Award Ceremony. Prizes and swag will tossed into the stands all game long.

Tickets for our final two home games of the season 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.