WICHITA, Kan. (Nov. 14) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, concludes its three-game series today against divisional opponent, Idaho. 

This is the third meeting of the season between the Thunder and the Steelheads. All-time, Wichita is 17-17-8 vs. Idaho and 13-7-4 at home against the Steelheads.

The two teams have played twice this week with the Steelheads winning both times. On Wednesday morning, Idaho claimed a 2-0 win. Last night, the Steelheads won a back-and-forth contest by a 4-3 margin. 

Idaho moved alone into fifth place with 11 points. The Thunder are tied for sixth place with nine points. 

Longtime Thunder equipment manager Frank ‘Rizzo’ Jury hit a major milestone last night. He worked his 3,000th game in professional hockey. 

Wade Murphy scored his first goal against his former team last night. The Victoria, British Columbia native has goals in two of his last three games. He needs 12 markers to reach 100 for his ECHL career, currently with 88. 

Gavin Best had a goal and an assist last night, giving him his first multi-point game of the season. It was also his fourth career two-point game. The Ferris State product has five points (2g, 3a) in nine games and goals in two of his last three outings. 

Robert Kincaid recorded two helpers last night, giving him his first two-point game and two assist outing of his career. The Canisius University product has three points (1g, 2a) in four games so far this season. He has already reached his totals from last year in which he appeared in 14 games for the Thunder at the end of his college career. 

Anthony Rinaldi was acquired last week from the Allen Americans. He tallied his first goal in a Wichita uniform last night. 

THUNDERBOLTS... Mack Oliphant had a season-high five shots on net last night...Kirby Proctor and T.J. Lloyd each added assists last night...Tristan Sarsland is third for rookies with three power play helpers and tied for third among rookies with four power play points...Wichita is 3-0-0-0 when scoring first...Wichita is outshooting its opponent 127-91 in the third period...Wichita is 2-0-0-0 when leading after one...Wichita is 2-0-0-0 when leading after two...

IDAHO NOTES – Idaho was off last weekend due to ice issues at Idaho Central Arena...Anson Thornton collected his first pro shutout on Wednesday morning...Jake Boltmann was assigned to the Steelheads by San Jose on Monday...Arno Tiefensee was assigned to the Steelheads earlier today...Idaho has only played two home games this season...

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