Thunder Weekly, January 29, 2025

ROAD TRIPPIN' – Wichita closed a three-game set against Utah on Monday night. The Thunder took four out of a possible six points, winning on Friday and Monday. The Thunder improved to 8-6 all-time in games played on a Monday.

MILESTONE WATCH – Jay Dickman has been red-hot over the last three games. He added two more assists on Monday night, giving him seven points (3g, 4a) in his last three outings. Dickman is approaching another milestone as he currently has 285 ECHL points. 

BATES MOTEL – Peter Bates notched his 13th goal of the season on Monday. He needs seven more to reach 20 goals in three-straight seasons. Bates is tied for fourth with 45 points, fifth in shots (131) and tied for second with 32 helpers. 

NEW HIGHS – Nolan Burke helped get the Thunder offense rolling on Monday. He connected on his 10th of the year and first since January 8. Burke has already surpassed his numbers from his rookie season last year with Atlanta. He has 21 points (10g, 11a) in 40 games so far this year. 

SEVENTH HEAVEN – Trevor Gorsuch earned his seventh win of the season on Monday. He stopped 42 shots in regulation and overtime while also denying all three shootout attempts. Gorsuch is 7-1-0-1 with a 2.23 goals-against average and .940 save percentage. 

THREE – Michal Stinil returned to the Thunder on Saturday night. He added two more assists on Monday, giving him points in 10 of his 11 games. Stinil is tied for seventh with 42 points. He recorded the shootout winner on Monday, putting him in a tie for first in the league with three shootout goals.

EXTRA, EXTRA – Wichita appeared in its 11th game past regulation on Monday. The Thunder improved to 2-1 in games decided in a shootout. Wichita is 6-2 in games decided in the overtime session. 

THUNDERBOLTS...Jeremie Bucheler is tied for third among rookies with nine power play assists and tied for second among rookies with 11 power play points...Jay Dickman is sixth in the league with 44 points...Wichita is fourth to last in penalty minutes per game (10.05)...Wichita is 16-5-1 when scoring first...Wichita is 12-4-0 when leading after one...Wichita is 17-1-0 when leading after two...Wichita is 12-4-0 in games decided by three or more goals...Wichita is 12-5-0 when outshooting its opponent...

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Scout Night is coming fast as well. Come join us for Star Wars Night on Saturday, February 15 and get a special Scout ticket package. This includes a ticket to the game and a special Scout patch. Click HERE to purchase.

Our first-ever Pilates on Ice is coming on Saturday, February 15. Enjoy a pre-game Pilates class on the same ice that the Thunder play later that night. Click HERE to join us in this wonderful experience.

Faith and Family Night is coming on Sunday, February 16. Come watch us host the Tahoe Knight Monsters and meet two members of the cast from the critically acclaimed TV show, The Chosen. Click HERE to bring out your church, youth group or business.