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Thunder one win from series sweep

Eagle staff | April 2 at 11:51 p.m.

Erick Lizon scored four minutes into overtime, giving the Wichita Thunder a 2-1 victory over Arizona on Tuesday night in Prescott, Ariz.

Thunder takes its 2-0 lead on road in first-round playoff series

Eagle staff | April 1 at 8:56 p.m.

The Wichita Thunder will try to maintain control of its opening-round CHL playoff series when it plays the Arizona Sundogs at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday in Prescott, Ariz.

Defense leads Thunder to Game 2 win

By Joanna Chadwick, The Wichita Eagle | March 31 at 7:44 a.m.

With 2:34 remaining in Saturday’s Game 2 of the Central Hockey League first-round playoff series, the Arizona Sundogs finally got a shot on goal in the third period.

Thunder looks to extend lead

Eagle staff | March 29 at 8:50 p.m.

The down side of the Thunder’s Game 1 victory over Arizona on Thursday night in the Central Hockey League playoffs was that the team gave up two third-period goals to force an overtime period.

Robinson lifts Thunder to overtime win in Game 1

BY TAYLOR ELDRIDGE, Eagle correspondent | March 28 at 10:32 p.m.

Matt Robinson earned his reputation as a shooter back when he was learning how to play hockey in British Columbia.

Thunder enters CHL postseason with one goal in mind

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | March 27 at 5:48 p.m.

The Thunder unveiled a new motto at the beginning of the season and it seemed appropriate — "Unfinished Business," a nod to its goal of winning a CHL championship following last season’s loss in the CHL Finals.

Thunder rolls into playoffs with win

By Paige Feikert, Eagle correspondent | March 24 at 9:36 p.m.

The Wichita Thunder wanted to finish its regular season with a win and enter the Central Hockey League playoffs on a high note.

Thunder beats Tulsa, moves within one point of first

Eagle staff | March 24 at 12:06 a.m.

The Thunder beat the Oilers 5-2 in Tulsa on Saturday night, and stayed alive in the race for first play in the CHL heading into the final day of the regular season.

Allen tops Thunder in first-place showdown

By Paige Feikert, Eagle correspondent | March 22 at 11:25 p.m.

Thunder coach Kevin McClelland called Friday’s matchup against the Allen Americans the biggest game of the year.

Thunder’s Wight an easy choice for CHL Man of the Year

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | March 21 at 10:22 a.m.

Pick any one of Travis Wight’s contributions to the community, and the Thunder defenseman is at least a strong contender for the Central Hockey League Man of the Year award.

Thunder wins, closes gap on Allen

Eagle staff | March 19 at 11:29 p.m.

Matt Robinson’s goal with 1 minute, 12 seconds left in the third period gave the Thunder a 4-3 victory over the Allen Americans on Tuesday night in Allen, Texas.

Thunder beats Arizona in shootout

Eagle staff | March 17 at 12:11 a.m.

Chad Painchaud scored the only goal in the shootout, giving the Thunder a 4-3 win over Arizona on Saturday night in Prescott Valley, Ariz.

Late goal sinks Thunder on road

Eagle staff | March 16 at 12:06 a.m.

Arizona’s Chad Nehring scored with 1:03 left in the game to lift the Sundogs to a 4-3 win over the Wichita Thunder on Friday night in Prescott Valley, Ariz.

Jeffrey Lutz’s CHL report (March 12)

March 12 at 7:48 p.m.

A coach’s 300th win, especially when it appears there are many more wins to come, is probably not the best time for reflection.

Thunder rally for win over Missouri

Eagle staff | March 11 at 6:57 a.m.

The Wichita Thunder rallied from a two-goal deficit for the second straight night, defeating Missouri 4-3 in a shootout on Sunday in Independence, Mo., for coach Kevin McClelland’s 300th career win.

Thunder’s third tames Tulsa

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | March 9 at 11:17 p.m.

What may have just been token encouragement after a tough break turned into an accurate prognostication for the final minutes of the Thunder’s game Saturday night against Tulsa.

Rookie Madden helps Thunder dampen Cutthroats

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | March 8 at 11:18 p.m.

If you expect your rookies to come in the timid, unsuspecting, self-doubting variety, Jon Madden is the wrong rookie for you.

Diversified Thunder offense won’t win any awards

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | March 7 at 8:41 p.m.

Finalists for Central Hockey League MVP were announced this week and no Thunder player was nominated, even though Wichita has the league’s most productive offense.

Brahmas top Thunder in overtime

Eagle staff | March 6 at 11:10 p.m.

Fort Worth beat the Thunder 3-2 in a shootout Wednesday night in Fort Worth.

CHL report (March 5)

March 5 at 8:01 p.m.

Before this season Kevin Young had only played in the Central Hockey League — and in the United States — as a hired gun and somewhat of a good-luck charm.

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