Wichita Thunder

Jeffrey Lutz’s CHL Report (Jan. 18)

This is the time of year when hockey rosters at every level are the most in flux, and the Thunder has dealt with defection during the past three weeks.

Thunder picks up shootout victory

Thunder goalie Adam Russo made 40 saves, leading his team to a 2-1 shootout victory over Rapid City on Friday night in Rapid City, S.D.

Donaghy settling in with Thunder

Fans on Thunder message boards have described Wichita left wing Dustin Donaghy as an improved fighter. That suggests Donaghy is throwing jabs as he watches himself in a mirror, dedicated to becoming a better brawler.

Wichita Thunder's Robinson scores two goal for CHL All-Stars

Thunder forward Matt Robinson had two goals and an assist, helping the CHL All-Stars beat Arizona 6-4 in the league’s All-Star game Wednesday night in Prescott Valley, Ariz.

The Thunder's greatest players: No. 13 Jim Latos

Before the season, The Eagle asked fans to vote on the 20 greatest Thunder players for 20 seasons. We’ll introduce one per week through the regular season.

No. 13 Jim Latos

Jeffrey Lutz's CHL report (Jan. 11)

The urgency for the Thunder to acquire players to replace recently promoted Andrew Martens and Alex Bourret hasn’t completely set in, but it’s about to.

Thunder beats down Tulsa

The generally peaceful Tulsa Oilers were supposed to be an easy target for a strong, physical Thunder Hockey team that loves to fight.

Thunder's Summers picks up pace

After years of moderate results, Matt Summers has had multiple opportunities during the last two seasons to prove himself as an efficient goal scorer in the CHL.

Thunder rallies by Evansville, maintains first place

Thomas Beauregard's goal with 2:31 to play was the go-ahead tally in a three-goal third period that lifted the Wichita Thunder past the Evansville IceMen 7-5 on Saturday night in Evansville, Ind.

Shorthanded Wichita Thunder takes down Texas

Since retiring in 2002, Sean O'Reilly, or the "Junkyard Dawg" as he was affectionately called by Thunder fans, has been regarded as a first-class player in the organization's history.

Youth stars reunite with Thunder

It's been a little over a decade since he got his start in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, but Wichita Thunder forward Thomas Beauregard still remembers another 13-year-old boy, the best in the province.

The Thunder's greatest players: No. 14 Steve Chelios

Before the season, The Eagle asked fans to vote on the 20 greatest Thunder players for 20 seasons. We'll introduce one per week through the regular season.

Thunder's Martens named All-Star game starter, promoted to higher league

Thunder defenseman Andrew Martens has been named a starter for the Central Hockey League team that will take on the host Arizona Sundogs on Jan. 11 in Prescott Valley, Ariz.

Russo's shutout leads Wichita Thunder to win over Missouri

Nerves typically don't find Adam Russo when he is in goal for the Thunder. But Russo admits he was nervous before Tuesday night's hockey game against Missouri. Not because he felt the pressure of ending a two-game slide, but because his parents were among the 6,114 in attendance at Intrust Bank Arena.

Grueling schedule awaits Wichita Thunder

The Thunder has spent much of the season going back-and-forth with Allen for first place in the Central Hockey League's Berry Conference. Coach Kevin McClelland doesn't see that ending anytime soon.

Big rally fells Wichita Thunder

Tulsa rallied from a 2-1 deficit with four third-period goals to defeat the Wichita Thunder 5-2 on Sunday in Tulsa.

Mallards knock off Thunder in shootout

Quad City's Mickey Lang scored in the sixth round of the shootout, giving the Mallards a 4-3 win over the Thunder on Friday night in Moline, Ill.

Bob Lutz: Thunder's Tetrault loves his time on ice

Veteran defenseman Daniel Tetrault is going crazier with each Wichita Thunder game he misses with a groin and abdomen injury.

Kollen Long's CHL Report (Dec. 21)

Hockey players shake off so many injuries that it's easy to take their toughness for granted.

The Thunder's greatest players: No. 15 Jim McGeough

Before the season, The Eagle asked fans to vote on the 20 greatest Thunder players for 20 seasons. We'll introduce one per week through the regular season.