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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.

Thunder stops Mavs

By JEFFREY LUTZ, The Wichita Eagle | March 4 at 6:43 a.m.

Contrary to the first 45 minutes of Sunday’s game against the Thunder, there was actually some fight in Missouri.

Vengeful Thunder demolishes Bloomington

By JEFFREY LUTZ, The Wichita Eagle | March 2 at 11:30 p.m.

The 6-3 score by which the Thunder defeated Bloomington on Saturday night at Intrust Bank Arena didn’t look much different than many of Bloomington’s games — the Blaze are the Central Hockey League’s highest scoring team and the second-worst defensively.

Thunder’s Rollheiser tries to focus on the moment

By JEFFREY LUTZ, The Wichita Eagle | March 1 at 10:23 p.m.

It might come to an end soon, but Grant Rollheiser is finally getting to play hockey.

Bob Lutz: Flath gives Thunder a dogged weapon

By Bob Lutz | Feb. 28 at 7:20 p.m.

RG Flath is having his best season in professional hockey and he doesn’t think it’s a coincidence that it’s happening for the Wichita Thunder.

Jeffrey Lutz’s CHL report (Feb. 26)

Feb. 26 at 7:01 p.m.

The Central Hockey League indirectly and unintentionally made the headlines at the sport’s highest level earlier this month.

Mavericks edge Thunder in shootout

Eagle staff | Feb. 23 at 10:47 p.m.

Evan Vossen’s goal in the sixth round of the shootout give the Missouri Mavericks at 5-4 win over the Thunder on Saturday night in Independence, Mo.

Allen ends skid against Thunder

Eagle staff | Feb. 22 at 11:08 p.m.

The Allen American finally found a way to beat the Thunder, topping Wichita 2-1 on Frinday night Texas.

Thunder throttles Americans again

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | Feb. 20 at 6:56 a.m.

The typical scene played out after the Thunder beat Allen 5-1 Tuesday at Intrust Bank Arena. Loud music — "Whistle" by Flo Rida is always on the postgame-victory playlist — and Wichita players who couldn’t keep from heartily drifting to other lockers to congratulate their teammates.

Thunder stays hot with some third-period magic

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | Feb. 18 at 4 p.m.

After spending much of the season doing significant damage to opponents in the second period, the Thunder has suddenly become a dominant third-period team.

Thunder cash in on power plays

By JEFFREY LUTZ, The Wichita Eagle | Feb. 18 at 12:19 a.m.

It’s difficult to get one power-play goal against Allen, which owns the second-best penalty-killing unit in the Central Hockey League — Wichita’s is statistically the best.

Thunder blows by Denver 6-3

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | Feb. 16 at 11:10 p.m.

An argument can be made that Chad Painchaud’s power-play conversion in the second period Saturday night against Denver was the Thunder’s most important goal of the hockey season, at least so far.

Thunder begins homestretch trying to reach top of standings

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | Feb. 15 at 11:39 p.m.

Thursday’s Central Hockey League coaches poll has the Thunder at the top, which is meaningful in one way and not so meaningful in another.

Jeffrey Lutz’s CHL Report (Feb. 12)

Feb. 12 at 11:40 p.m.

Starting with a Wichita win last Saturday at Intrust Bank Arena, the Thunder and Allen play four times in 13 days. It might be the best time for Wichita to meet the team that sits just ahead of it for first place in the Central Hockey League.

Thunder fine-tunes approach, beats Allen 5-3

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | Feb. 9 at 10:57 p.m.

When the Thunder went to its dressing room after a disappointing first period on Saturday against Allen, Wichita talked about fixable problems.

Thunder falls in overtime

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | Feb. 9 at 12 a.m.

A loss to Tulsa three weeks ago was arguably the low point of Wichita’s season, a humbling showing against the CHL’s worst team.

Thunder’s Painchaud focuses on the present

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | Feb. 7 at 6:56 p.m.

There are certain stigmas attached to high-round draft picks who never reach the NHL. Their stories often include addendums about unfulfilled potential.

Jeffrey Lutz's CHL report (Feb. 5)

Feb. 6 at 7:18 a.m.

Deciding on a goalie for a likely trip to the playoffs is a 50-50 proposition for Thunder coach Kevin McClelland.

Thunder loses at Tulsa in overtime

Eagle staff | Feb. 2 at 11:19 p.m.

The Tulsa Oilers beat the Thunder 5-4 in a shootout Saturday night in Tulsa.

Thunder offense keeps clicking in win over Rush

By TONY ADAME, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 29 at 11:01 p.m.

The prevailing sense of calm inside the Wichita Thunder locker room seemed to have as much to do with Tuesday night’s 5-2 win over the Rapid City Rush as what ended up happening on the ice.

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