Wichita Thunder
ECHL Game Recap: Wichita Thunder at Rapid City Rush | 12/15/2024
After the Wichita Thunder took the first two games of the series, the Rapid City Rush came into the series finale looking to avoid being swept on Teddy Bear Toss Night. First Period The Rapid City Rush found some offense in the first period. Rush forward Connor Mylymok was able to get the Rush on […]
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ECHL Game Recap: Wichita Thunder at Rapid City Rush | 12/13/2024
The Rapid City Rush and Wichita Thunder were back in action Friday night, playing the second game of their three-game series. First Period After only one goal was scored in the first on Thursday night, the Rush and Thunder saw a bit more offense in the first period on Friday. The Thunder were able to […]
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ECHL Game Recap: Wichita Thunder at Rapid City Rush | 12/12/2024
The Wichita Thunder and Rapid City Rush opened up their three-game series on Thursday night in Rapid City. First Period The Rush and Thunder had a bit of a slow first period. Both teams were getting chances, but neither team was able to het the puck past the goalie until late in the period. 18:37 […]
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ECHL Series Preview: Wichita Thunder at Rapid City Rush | 12/12-12/14/2024
The Wichita Thunder are headed to Rapid City, South Dakota this week to take on the Rapid City Rush in a three-in-three series. Last Week Last week, Wichita played at home against the Allen Americans and won with a final score of 4-2. Rapid City was on the road, facing the South Carolina Stingrays, and […]
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ECHL Announces Fines and Suspensions | 12/02/2024
The ECHL Department of Player’s Safety announced two suspensions on Monday stemming from Sunday’s games. Wichita’s Michal Stinil Suspended Wichita Thunder forward Michal Stinil has been suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount for actions in Sunday’s game vs Kansas City Mavericks. Stinil would deliver a cross-check to Kansas City Maverick’s forward Damien Giroux […]
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ECHL Roster Transactions: Savannah Ghost Pirates | 12/2/2024
On December 2nd, 2024, Savannah Ghost Pirates announced that they had acquired forward Brandon Saigeon from Indy Fuel for future consideration. The 26-year-old Grimsby, ON, native is in his fifth professional season. Saigeon previously played for the Utah Grizzlies, Wheeling Nailers, Kalamazoo Wings, Wichita Thunder, and Indy Fuel. During his time within the ECHL, Saigeon […]
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ECHL: Allen Americans To Host 2026 All-Star Game
The ECHL has announced on Saturday Night that the Allen Americans will host the 2026 ECHL All-Star Game; this is the first time that the Americans have hosted the event since the joined the league for the 2009-10 season. There will be no All-Star Game in 2025. However, the league is hosting a Hockey Heritage […]
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ECHL Series Preview: Rapid City Rush vs Wichita Thunder | 11/1-3/2024
The Rapid City Rush are back on the road this weekend to take on the Wichita Thunder for the first time this season. Last Week Last week, the Rush had their season opener against the Utah Grizzlies, where they saw their losing streak get extended to four games, and the Grizzlies found their first wins […]
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ECHL: Preview of the 2024-25 Season
The 2024-25 season kicks off today, with the first puck poised to touch fresh ice this evening. The ECHL announced the Season Opening Rosters yesterday, so let’s take a moment to review last season’s league standings. We’ll explore the strengths and weaknesses of each team based on last year’s stats, and contemplate the potential outcomes […]
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ECHL: Opening Weekend Preview | 10/18/2024
Inside the Rink is ready to kick off its coverage of the ECHL for the 2024-25 Season. Each week we will highlight three matchups as our must-see games across the league. Here are our picks for this week. Kansas City Mavericks vs. Wichita Thunder – ECHL/FloHockey Game of the Week (Friday) The Kansas City Mavericks […]
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