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Thunder playing for first place

Eagle staff | Jan. 29 at 12:09 a.m.

The Wichita Thunder’s weekend scoring onslaught — seven goals each in two victories over the Denver Cutthroats — has created more interesting numbers than just shots into the net.

Goals come easy for Wichita Thunder in blowout of Denver

BY AUSTIN COLBERT, Eagle correspondent | Jan. 28 at 12:10 a.m.

Matt Robinson’s third goal came midway through the final period of the Thunder’s 7-1 win over Denver on Sunday.

Thunder routs Denver 7-0

By Billy Byler, Eagle correspondent | Jan. 26 at 11:11 p.m.

Forgive Wichita Thunder fans if only a couple of them tossed their hats to the ice when forward Greger Hanson scored his third goal of the game.

Thunder captain Martens strives for complete contributions

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 25 at 7:51 p.m.

At a time of the season when many players are beginning to wear down, Thunder defenseman Andrew Martens is playing perhaps his best hockey of the season.

Jeffrey Lutz’s CHL report (Jan. 22)

Jan. 22 at 9:50 p.m.

According to forward Aaron Boogaard, Thunder coach Kevin McClelland has issued a directive to his players during most of the season: no fighting.

Flath’s two goals key Thunder win

Eagle staff | Jan. 21 at 6:43 a.m.

R.G. Flath scored two goals — including the 100th of his career — to lead the Wichita Thunder to a 5-4 win over the Tulsa Oilers on Sunday in Tulsa, Okla.

Thunder ends skid with 3-2 win over Tulsa

Eagle staff | Jan. 19 at 11:49 p.m.

The Thunder used power-play goals to break ties in the second and third periods and beat the Oilers 3-2 on Saturday night in Tulsa, ending a three-game losing streak for Wichita.

Tepid finish muffles Thunder

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 18 at 11:58 p.m.

With the Thunder leading Tulsa by a goal midway through the third period on Friday, the outcome was shaping up to be only a moral victory for the last-place Oilers.

Thunder’s Robinson opts for familiarity in Wichita

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 17 at 6:27 p.m.

When the NHL lockout ended earlier this month and professional hockey rosters settled into a renewed normalcy, Matt Robinson was finally getting significant playing time with Alaska of the ECHL.

Jeffrey Lutz's CHL report (Jan. 15)

Jan. 16 at 7:05 a.m.

Even though the Thunder’s recently completed six-game road trip that kept the team away from Wichita for two weeks featured elements of a good dream, coach Kevin McClelland called it a nightmare.

Thunder trip ends with another loss

Eagle staff | Jan. 12 at 11:12 p.m.

Same teams, different night, same score.

Rapid City closes down Thunder attack

Eagle staff | Jan. 11 at 11:03 p.m.

Rapid City broke a tie with two second-period goals in beat the Wichita Thunder 3-1 on Friday night in Rapid City, S.D.

Thunder beats Rush 3-1

Eagle staff | Jan. 8 at 10:47 p.m.

Ian Lowe scored a goal in each of the first two periods, leading the Thunder to a 3-1 victory over the Rush on Tuesday in Rapid City, S.D.

Jeffrey Lutz’s CHL Report (Jan. 8)

Jan. 8 at 6:05 p.m.

Unlike many rookies in the Central Hockey League this season, Thunder defenseman Jon Madden got a head start.

Mavericks beat Thunder 4-2

Eagle staff | Jan. 5 at 12:02 a.m.

Missouri goalie Mike Clemente made 49 saves — 39 in the first two periods — as the Mavericks beat the Thunder 4-2 on Friday night Independence, Mo.

Thunder gets back on the right track

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | Jan. 4 at 12:11 a.m.

The Thunder will spend much of the next two weeks on a bus. Not the best news considering recent events.

Thunder beats Mallards 5-1

Eagle staff | Jan. 3 at 7:07 a.m.

The victory snapped a two-game losing streak for the Thunder, which began with a loss to the Mallards on Saturday in Wichita.

Brahmas beat Thunder 4-2

Eagle staff | Dec. 31 at 9:52 p.m.

Fort Worth held the Wichita scoreless in the final two periods and Brahmas beat the Thunder 4-2 on Monday night in Fort Worth.

Quad City slips by Thunder

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 29 at 11:43 p.m.

Thunder coach Kevin McClelland stood at the front of the locker room after the Thunder’s 3-1 loss to Quad City on Saturday night, a position from which McClelland could see the downtrodden looks on each of his players’ faces.

Thunder’s Donaghy returns better prepared from injury, suspension

By Jeffrey Lutz, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 27 at 3:55 p.m.

Dustin Donaghy played as aggressively as ever last week after returning from a six-week injury. It appeared that the Thunder forward, in accumulating 29 penalty minutes and drawing a one-game suspension, built up so much energy during his time away from hockey that he was unable to harness it.

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