Thunder Hosts Knight Monsters for Star Wars Night

WICHITA, Kan. (Feb. 15) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, continues its four-game homestand tonight at 6:05 p.m. with a rematch against Tahoe. 

This is the second-ever meeting between the Thunder and the Knight Monsters. All-time, Wichita is 65-46-11 against expansion teams. 

Last night, the two teams traded goals into the third period. The Thunder led 3-2, but gave up two goals in the final stanza and fell to the Knight Monsters, 4-3. 

With the loss, Wichita is four points back in fourth place with 58 points. Tahoe is in second place with 62 points. 

The loss snaps the Thunder’s four-game point-streak while the Knight Monsters extended their streak to five, going 4-0-1 over that stretch. 

Kobe Walker recorded his 16th goal of the season last night. Walker has goals in three of his last four outings and points in six-straight. 

Joe Carroll gave Wichita a 3-2 lead late in the second period. He notched his 17th of the year, giving him goals in three of last four. Carroll has six points in his last four games. 

Luke Grainger tallied his fourth of the season last night. He has points in four of his last five contests (2g, 4a). The rookie forward from Western Michigan has 10 points (4g, 6a) in 19 games so far this season. 

THUNDERBOLTS...Michal Stinil is tied for third with 51 points...Declan Smith has points in four of his last five games (2g, 5a)...Jeremie Bucheler is tied for first in power play assists by a rookie (11) and tied for second with 13 power play points, also by a rookie...Wichita is third to last in penalty minutes per game (9.75)...Wichita is 17-5-2 when scoring first...Wichita is 13-4-1 when leading after one...Wichita is 19-2-1 when leading after two...Wichita is 14-5-0 in games decided by three or more goals...Wichita is 13-5-0 when outshooting its opponent...

TAHOE NOTES – Simon Pinard has three goals in his last three games and recently played in his 100th career game on February 8...Sloan Stanick was named ECHL Rookie of the Month for December, tallying 21 points (8g, 13a)...Jett Jones has 16 goals on just 48 shots, putting him first in the league in shooting percentage (33.3%)...Former Thunder forward Logan Nelson has 11 points in his last 15 games...

Tonight is Star Wars and Scouts Night. Get a special Scout ticket package. This includes a ticket to the game and a special Scout patch. Click HERE to purchase. Fans can also purchase our Star Wars four-pack. Get four tickets and two light sabers for just $80. Click HERE to purchase.

Our first-ever Pilates on Ice is tonight. 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.