2015-2016 Season
Bloomington Thunder were 36-18-5 in the 2015-16 USHL season with 78 points, 4th in the Eastern and 4th overall.
2015-2016 Bloomington Thunder Roster
| # | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #33 | 30 | 1996 | Cary, NC, USA | 6'1" | 201 | L | |||
| #30 | 30 | 1996 | Brampton, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 201 | L | |||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| #6 | 28 | 1998 | Minneapolis, MN, USA | 6'2" | 190 | R | |||
| #9 | 29 | 1996 | Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, CAN | 5'11" | 185 | L | |||
| #4 | 30 | 1996 | Newmarket, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 194 | R | |||
| #5 | 31 | 1995 | Longmeadow, MA, USA | 6'1" | 194 | R | |||
| #2 | 30 | 1996 | Detroit, MI, USA | 5'11" | 196 | L | |||
| #4 | 29 | 1996 | Anchorage, AK, USA | 6'1" | 190 | R | |||
| #8 | 28 | 1998 | Farmington, MN, USA | 6'3" | 205 | L | |||
| #7 | 29 | 1997 | Brandon, MB, CAN | 6'2" | 187 | L | |||
| #28 | 28 | 1998 | Eden Prairie, MN, USA | 5'11" | 185 | L | |||
| #8 | 27 | 1999 | Newburyport, MA, USA | 6'1" | 185 | L | |||
| #25 | 31 | 1995 | West Dundee, IL, USA | 6'0" | 194 | R | |||
| #26 | 30 | 1996 | Erie, CO, USA | 6'1" | 194 | R | |||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| #12 | 28 | 1998 | Bloomingdale, IL, USA | 6'1" | 196 | L | |||
| #17 | 29 | 1997 | Verona, WI, USA | 5'10" | 190 | L | |||
| #18 | 29 | 1997 | Kansas City, MO, USA | 5'10" | 172 | L | |||
| #18 | 28 | 1998 | Verdun, QC, CAN | 6'0" | 185 | R | |||
| #20 | 28 | 1998 | Grand Rapids, MI, USA | 6'1" | 205 | R | |||
| #28 | 29 | 1997 | Boise, ID, USA | 6'1" | 194 | R | |||
| #19 | 30 | 1996 | Schaumburg, IL, USA | 5'11" | 185 | L | |||
| #14 | 28 | 1997 | Walnut Creek, CA, USA | 5'9" | 174 | R | |||
| #15 | 28 | 1998 | Moskva, RUS | 6'1" | 176 | L | |||
| #23 | 31 | 1995 | Colleyville, TX, USA | 5'8" | 179 | R | |||
| #11 | 30 | 1996 | Anchorage, AK, USA | 6'0" | 170 | R | |||
| #12 | 30 | 1996 | Springfield, VA, USA | 6'0" | 198 | R | |||
| #22 | 30 | 1995 | Wyandotte, MI, USA | 5'8" | 181 | L | |||
| #27 | 28 | 1998 | Grand Rapids, MN, USA | 6'4" | 192 | L | |||
| #16 | 29 | 1997 | Los Angeles, CA, USA | 6'0" | 194 | R | |||
| #10 | 30 | 1996 | Bloomfield, MI, USA | 6'4" | 207 | R | |||
| #28 | 27 | 1999 | Hastings, MN, USA | 6'0" | 190 | L | |||
| #12 | 27 | 1999 | Edina, MN, USA | 6'3" | 185 | L | |||
| #13 | 30 | 1996 | San Diego, CA, USA | 5'11" | 185 | L | |||
| #8 | 27 | 1999 | Toledo, OH, USA | 6'4" | 216 | L | |||
| #21 | 30 | 1996 | Simi Valley, CA, USA | 5'11" | 190 | L | |||
2015-2016 Bloomington Thunder Staff
- GM/Head Coach
Dennis Williams - Asst. Coach
Dan Jewell - Asst. Coach
Jonathan Rogger - Asst. Coach
Mike Watt - Goaltending Coach
Corey Wogtech - Dir. of Scouting
Dan Jewell - Franchise Owner
Bill Yuill - Head Athletic Trainer
Matthew Aiello - President
Gary Gelinas - Scout
Ryan Breen - Scout
Avi Friedman - Scout
Jeff Laing - Scout
Mike Mankowski - Scout
Erik Schardt - Scout
Dave Williams - Vice President
Donna Wampler
2015-2016 Bloomington Thunder Captains
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2015-2016 Central Illinois Flying Aces Demographics
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Central Illinois Flying Aces Facts
- Plays in
- -
- Team Colors
- -
- Town
- Bloomington, IL, USA
Map
- Founded
- 2014
2015-2016 Bloomington Thunder Roster Facts
- Nationalities
29 players
5 players
1 player
- Experience
- Bloomington Thunder: 1 777 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- Grossinger Motors Arena
- Location
- Bloomington, IL, USA
- Capacity
- 6 000
- Construction Year
- 2006

Central Illinois Flying Aces Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2019 12:07 AM UTC | 0 - 3 | USHL | ||
| 04/13/2019 12:05 AM UTC | 6 - 5 | USHL | ||
| 04/07/2019 12:05 AM UTC | 3 - 6 | USHL | ||
| 04/06/2019 12:05 AM UTC | 1 - 5 | USHL | ||
| 03/31/2019 08:05 PM UTC | 6 - 4 | USHL |
Latest Transactions
05/06/2019
confirmed
01/18/2019
confirmed
Joining fromFargo Force
confirmed
Joining fromFargo Force
confirmed
Leaving forFargo Force
01/02/2019
confirmed
Leaving forGreen Bay Gamblers
12/28/2018
confirmed
Joining fromChippewa Steel
11/29/2018
confirmed
Leaving forOhio State Univ.
Central Illinois Flying Aces History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Illinois Flying Aces | |||||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | USHL | 62 | 24 | 33 | - | - | 5 | 183 | 225 | 53 | 0.85 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2017-2018 | USHL | 60 | 14 | 39 | - | - | 7 | 161 | 258 | 35 | 0.58 | 9 | Did not make playoffs |
| Bloomington Thunder | |||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | USHL | 60 | 25 | 27 | - | - | 8 | 150 | 177 | 58 | 0.97 | 6 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2015-2016 | USHL | 60 | 36 | 18 | - | - | 5 | 176 | 152 | 78 | 1.3 | 4 | Semifinal loss |
| 2014-2015 | USHL | 60 | 29 | 24 | - | - | 7 | 173 | 187 | 65 | 1.08 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2026-2027 | Oklahoma State Univ. | ACHA II | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | |
| 2. | 2026-2027 | Swindon Wildcats | NIHL | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | |
| 3. | 2026-2027 | Jokerit | Liiga | 8 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 | |
| 4. | 2026-2027 | Cergy-Pontoise | Ligue Magnus | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |
| 5. | 2026-2027 | Starbulls Rosenheim | DEL 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
| 6. | 2026-2027 | Dinamo Minsk | KHL | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | |
| 7. | 2026-2027 | EC Salzburg | ICEHL | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| 8. | 2026-2027 | Växjö Lakers HC | SHL | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| 9. | 2026-2027 | Straubing Tigers | DEL | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| 10. | 2026-2027 | Växjö Lakers HC | Champions HL | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
| Season | Roster | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | View Roster | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.15 |
| 2017-2018 | View Roster | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 19.10 |
| 2016-2017 | View Roster | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 19.36 |
| 2015-2016 | View Roster | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 19.41 |
| 2014-2015 | View Roster | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 19.24 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 162 | 37 | 61 | 98 | |
| 2. | 144 | 37 | 47 | 84 | |
| 3. | 103 | 16 | 53 | 69 | |
| 4. | 120 | 30 | 38 | 68 | |
| 5. | 114 | 34 | 33 | 67 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 106 | 38 | 27 | 65 | |
| 2. | 162 | 37 | 61 | 98 | |
| 3. | 144 | 37 | 47 | 84 | |
| 4. | 114 | 34 | 33 | 67 | |
| 5. | 120 | 30 | 38 | 68 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 162 | 37 | 61 | 98 | |
| 2. | 103 | 16 | 53 | 69 | |
| 3. | 144 | 37 | 47 | 84 | |
| 4. | 119 | 9 | 46 | 55 | |
| 5. | 120 | 30 | 38 | 68 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 101 | 2 | 11 | 204 | |
| 2. | 101 | 20 | 43 | 167 | |
| 3. | 144 | 37 | 84 | 165 | |
| 4. | 103 | 23 | 56 | 162 | |
| 5. | 115 | 26 | 53 | 155 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 162 | 37 | 61 | 98 | |
| 2. | 161 | 29 | 29 | 58 | |
| 3. | 144 | 37 | 47 | 84 | |
| 4. | 120 | 30 | 38 | 68 | |
| 5. | 119 | 9 | 46 | 55 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.00 | |
| 2. | 58 | 22 | 48 | 0.83 | |
| 3. | 18 | 6 | 14 | 0.78 | |
| 4. | 56 | 12 | 43 | 0.77 | |
| 5. | 51 | 14 | 37 | 0.73 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2015-2016 | 60 | 20 | 49 | |
| 2. | 2015-2016 | 60 | 13 | 49 | |
| 3. | 2018-2019 | 58 | 22 | 48 | |
| 4. | 2015-2016 | 58 | 28 | 47 | |
| 5. | 2017-2018 | 60 | 18 | 46 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2015-2016 | 58 | 28 | 47 | |
| 2. | 2018-2019 | 58 | 22 | 48 | |
| 3. | 2018-2019 | 53 | 22 | 37 | |
| 4. | 2015-2016 | 57 | 21 | 42 | |
| 5. | 2015-2016 | 60 | 20 | 49 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2015-2016 | 60 | 36 | 49 | |
| 2. | 2018-2019 | 60 | 32 | 36 | |
| 3. | 2017-2018 | 56 | 31 | 43 | |
| 4. | 2015-2016 | 60 | 29 | 49 | |
| 5. | 2017-2018 | 60 | 28 | 46 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2016-2017 | 56 | 3 | 109 | |
| 2. | 2016-2017 | 51 | 11 | 106 | |
| 3. | 2014-2015 | 58 | 39 | 97 | |
| 4. | 2014-2015 | 54 | 21 | 97 | |
| 5. | 2017-2018 | 45 | 8 | 95 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia
Rebranded as the Central Illinois Flying Aces for the 2017-18 USHL season.



