Wichita Thunder

ECHL Transactions: Tusa Oilers 03/06/2024

On Wednesday, the Tulsa Oilers were involved in two player moves. Forward Eddie Matsushima was recalled by the San Diego Gulls in the AHL, and defenseman Liam Markhauser signed a player contract out of college. 30-year-old Verona, Wisc. native Matsushima received his first call-up to the AHL and the San Diego Gulls on Wednesday. He […]

PHOTOS: Wichita Thunder vs. Indy Fuel – 02/24/2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind – the Indy Fuel hosted the Wichita Thunder for the second game in a row for “Made in America & First Responders Night” on Friday. In front of a sellout crowd of 6,459 people, the Fuel fell 4-3 in overtime after a late penalty. Fun Fact – Colin Bilek, right wing for the […]

ECHL: Iowa’s DeRidder Earns Goalie of the Week

Following the Heartlander’s Sweep of the road leg of their three-game series with the Kalamazoo Wings, Drew DeRidder has earned the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goalie of the Week for the week of January 29-February 4, 2024. DeRidder and the Heartlanders played two games, winning by a score of 2-1 on Friday, While Casey Dornbach’s seventh […]

PHOTOS: Wichita Thunder vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 01/28/2024

NORTH CHARLESTON, sc – Sunday afternoon the South Carolina Stingrays went up against the Wichita Thunder. TheStingrays completed a weekend sweep of the Wichita Thunder with a 5-4 victory. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Bernie Walls for highlightsfrom the game.

PHOTOS: Wichita Thunder vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 01/27/2024

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays and the Wichita Thunder faced off Friday night, at the North Charleston Coliseum. The Stingrays took a 5-1 victory. Click here to read the full game recap by ITR’s Grace Gendron. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Bernie Walls for highlightsfrom the game

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Look to Continue Their Road Win Streak in Wichita

The Rapid City Rush are back on the road to take on the Wichita Thunder and are looking to find their footing after a disappointing weekend at home. Last Weekend The Rush entered the weekend 0-1-1 at home and were coming off a decent road trip where they went 2-2 against the Kansas City Mavericks […]

ECHL: Grizzlies Bears Ain’t Scared Of A Little Thunder

Utah Grizzlies Celebrate a Memorable Weekend with Pooch On The Pond and Veterans Day Tribute The Utah Grizzlies put on a show-stopping display of hockey and community engagement over the weekend as they hosted the Wichita Thunder. The team orchestrated two special events, Pooch On The Pond and a tribute to Veterans Day, creating an […]

ECHL Suspends Heartlanders’ Knaub for Fight Instigation Along With Two Others

The ECHL has announced fines and suspensions from this weekend’s slate as the league announced that three players were suspended During Iowa’s 9-4 loss to Cincinnati on November 4, Iowa Heartlanders Forward Michael Knaub jumped the barrier between the ice and bench to instigate a fight with the Cyclones’ Cristiano DiGiactino for a high hit […]

ECHL: Wichita Thunder Forward Kelly Bent Suspended Two Games

The ECHL has announced that Witcita Thunder forward Kelly Bent has been suspended two games and fined an undisclosed amount for his actions during Wednesday’s game vs Idaho Steelheads. Bent, who was originally hit by Nick Canade on a hit that Bent thought was a penalty, would go back and blindside Canade and would be […]

ECHL: 3-0 to Start Since 2013 for Kansas City Mavericks

Tuesday the 24th would be the third game for both Kansas City Mavericks and Wichita Thunder. With the Mavericks winning the first two between the two to begin the 2023-2024 season. Game three between the two got underway in Independence, MO, at Cable Dahmer Arena. The first period would go by pretty quickly for both […]