Thunder Weekly, January 30, 2023

WICHITA, Kan. (Jan. 30) – Wichita traveled to Boise to face the Idaho Steelheads this past week. Get caught up on the team with this edition of Thunder Weekly, presented by BC Construction and Remodeling.

LAST WEEK'S GAMES –

Wednesday, January 25Wichita at Idaho 4-1 L recapWatch highlights HERE

Friday, January 27Wichita at Idaho, 3-1 L recapWatch highlights HERE

Saturday, January 28Wichita at Idaho, 3-1 L recapWatch highlights HERE

THIS WEEK'S GAMES – (All times are Central)

Saturday, February 4Rapid City at Wichita, 7:05 p.m. Nickelodeon Blue's Clues and You Night, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. Buy Tickets HERE.

Sunday, February 5Rapid City at Wichita, 2:05 p.m.  Faith and Family Night, presented by Ozark Christian College, Wen Health and Wellness and the Law Office Of David L. Miller. Buy Tickets HERE.

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WICHITAHOME: 16-6-2-0AWAY: 7-10-1-0OVERALL: 23-16-3-0Last 10: 4-5-1-0Streak: 0-3-0-0Rank: 2nd, Mountain Division, 49 points, .583 winning %

TEAM LEADERSGoals: Brayden Watts, 22Assists: Brayden Watts, 31Points: Brayden Watts, 53+/-: Brayden Watts, +11PIM: Mark Liwiski, 85

MILESTONES – Head Coach Bruce Ramsay is nearing another big milestone. He's just three wins away from reaching 500 in his pro career. 

LEADERBOARD – Brayden Watts finished the month of January with 15 points (4g, 11a). Despite missing Saturday's game, he is second in the league with 53 points (22g, 31a). Watts is second in goals, tied for first in power play assists (18) and power play points (23). 

HELPER – Michal Stinil has three goals in his last four games. He tallied his 20th of the season on Saturday night. Stinil leads the league in power play assists (18) and power play points (25).

BUCKEYE – Quinn Preston sits in eighth place with 34 points. He leads all rookies with seven power play goals. 

BIG MAC – Cole MacDonald is in a three-way tie for fifth place in scoring by a defenseman with 28 points. He is tied for third among defenseman with 24 assists and third in the league with 17 power play helpers. 

MANNING UP – Strauss Mann was recalled to the Barracuda prior to Saturday's game against Idaho. He finished the month of January with a 5-2-0 record, sporting a 2.26 goals-against average and .938 save percentage. 

SPECIAL – Wichita enters the week second at home on the power play, going 31-for-107 (29%). The Thunder leads the league in power play chances at home. Overall, Wichita is fourth in the league, going 49-for-206 (23.3%) and is the only team in the league that has had 200 or more power play chances so far this year. 

THUNDERBOLTS...Evan Buitenhuis is fifth in minutes played (1,499) and fourth in saves (826)...Mark Liwiski is second for rookies with 85 penalty minutes...Wichita is 16-2-1 when leading after two...Wichita is 10-5-3 in one-goal games...Wichita is 18-12-3 when being outshot by its opponent...

Join us for our first-ever Nickelodeon Blue's Clues and You Night, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, on Saturday, February 4. Get the Blue's Clues & You Poster four pack, which includes four goal zone tickets and two Blue's Clues & You posters for just $60 ($102 value). To purchase, use the code NICK by clicking HERE.

Sunday, February 5 is the return of Faith and Family Night, presented by Ozark Christian College, Wen Health and Wellness and The Law Office of David L. Miller, with a special start time of 2:05 p.m. Stay after the game for a postgame show with Illusionist Jared Hall. Buy tickets HERE.

Looking for a new and unique way to celebrate Valentine's Day? Join us for our Suiteheart Date Night on Wednesday, February 15. Get two tickets to the game, a candle from Lola Candle Co., a catered meal and more in our luxury party suite. Click HERE to learn more and request information.

Single game tickets are on sale now. Fans can purchase tickets online here, at the Select-A-Seat Box Office at INTRUST Bank Arena or by calling the Thunder office at 316-264-4625.

Several outstanding promotions remain on our schedule for the season. Click HERE to learn more.