When was Central Illinois Flying Aces founded?

Central Illinois Flying Aces was founded in 2014 in Bloomington, IL, USA, USA.

Where is Central Illinois Flying Aces based?

Central Illinois Flying Aces is based in Bloomington, IL, USA.

Who is the head coach of Central Illinois Flying Aces?

The head coach of Central Illinois Flying Aces is Dennis Williams.

Who is the captain of Central Illinois Flying Aces?

The captain of Central Illinois Flying Aces is Tarek Baker.

What arena does Central Illinois Flying Aces play in?

Central Illinois Flying Aces play their home games at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington, IL, USA.

Bloomington Thunder

Not Active (USA)

Show Updates

63 152

2016-2017

2016-2017 Season

Bloomington Thunder were 25-27-8 in the 2016-17 USHL season with 58 points, 6th in the Eastern and 11th overall.

Embed Rosters

2016-2017 Bloomington Thunder Roster

Bloomington Thunder — 2016-2017 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Harrison Feeney (G)	28	1998	Lafayette Hill, PA, USA	6'2"	227	L
	#33	Logan Halladay (G)	30	1996	Cary, NC, USA	6'1"	201	L
	#30	Gabriel Mollot-Hill (G)	29	1997	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'4"	201	L
	#1	Zach Stejskal (G)	26	1999	Cohasset, MN, USA	6'5"	218	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#12	Simon Butala (D)	28	1998	Downingtown, PA, USA	6'2"	190	L
	#8	Michael Callahan (D)	27	1999	Franklin, MA, USA	6'2"	198	L
	#7	Wyatt Kalynuk (D)	29	1997	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'2"	187	L
	#6	Nick Leivermann (D)	28	1998	Eden Prairie, MN, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#8	Ben Mirageas (D)	27	1999	Newburyport, MA, USA	6'1"	185	L
	#5	Zachary Mirageas (D)	29	1997	Newbury, MA, USA	5'9"	181	R
	#26	Charlie Raith (D)	29	1997	Winnetka, IL, USA	5'10"	150	L
	#2	Jason Smallidge (D)	28	1998	Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA	6'2"	194	R
	#13	Brady Smith (D)	26	2000	Bloomington, IL, USA	5'8"	170	R
	#6	Erik Ullman (D)	29	1997	Österhaninge, SWE	6'0"	176	R
	#4	Dan Willett (D)	30	1996	Glen Cove, NY, USA	5'7"	181	L
FORWARDS
	#17	Tarek Baker (LW)"C"	29	1997	Verona, WI, USA	5'10"	190	L
	#19	Cam Burke (C)	27	1999	Boxborough, MA, USA	5'10"	176	L
	#20	Mitchell Chaffee (RW)	28	1998	Grand Rapids, MI, USA	6'1"	205	R
	#20	Walker Duehr (RW)	28	1997	Sioux Falls, SD, USA	6'3"	205	R
	#14	Jake Durflinger (RW/C)"A"	29	1997	Walnut Creek, CA, USA	5'9"	174	R
	#15	Vladislav Dzhioshvili (C)	28	1998	Moskva, RUS	6'1"	176	L
	#9	Drew Elser (F)	26	2000	Hopewell Junction, NY, USA	5'11"	176	L
	#23	William Fällström (C/LW)	28	1998	Stockholm, SWE	5'11"	179	R
	#23	Will Garin (RW)	28	1997	Mound, MN, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#13	Jerry Harding (F)	27	1999	Canton, MA, USA	6'2"	209	R
	#11	Sean Harrison (RW)	30	1996	Anchorage, AK, USA	6'0"	170	R
	#22	Cal Kiefiuk (F)	26	2000	Macomb, MI, USA	5'10"	185	L
	#25	Griffin Lunn (F)	28	1997	Buffalo, NY, USA	5'10"	190	R
	#18	Bradley Marek (LW/C)	25	2000	Big Rapids, MI, USA	6'3"	212	L
	#27	Mitchell Mattson (C)	28	1998	Grand Rapids, MN, USA	6'4"	192	L
	#16	Alec Mehr (C)	29	1997	Los Angeles, CA, USA	6'0"	194	R
	#28	Marko Reifenberger (C)	27	1999	Hastings, MN, USA	6'0"	190	L
	#17	Ryan Sandelin (RW/C)	27	1999	Hermantown, MN, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#21	Ethan Somoza (LW)	30	1996	Simi Valley, CA, USA	5'11"	190	L
	#18	Christiano Versich (RW)	29	1997	St. Paul, MN, USA	5'9"	170	R
	#10	August von Ungern Kuzara (F)"A"	29	1997	Singapore, SGP	5'9"	176	L
Position: G: 2, D: 10, F: 16Av Age: 19.39 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 183 lbsCompare with other teams »

2016-2017 Bloomington Thunder Staff

GM/Head CoachDennis Williams
Asst. CoachDan Jewell
Asst. CoachMike Watt
Goaltending CoachCorey Wogtech
Asst. Equipment ManagerChristian Burgett
Athletic TrainerScott Picton
Dir. of ScoutingDan Jewell
Equipment ManagerFrank Jury
Franchise OwnerBill Yuill
PresidentZoran Rajcic
ScoutAvi Friedman
ScoutJeff Laing
ScoutMike Mankowski
ScoutErik Schardt
ScoutDave Williams
Vice PresidentDonna Wampler

Team Staff History

2016-2017 Bloomington Thunder Captains

"C"

Tarek Baker

"A"

Team Captaincy History

Stories

Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team

2020-12-07, 16:00

The EliteProspects Rinkside 2020-21 Off-Season Prospect Pool Rankings: the No. 12-ranked Anaheim Ducks

2020-10-01, 19:00

Ranking the NHL’s Best Prospects, Skaters 50-26

2020-02-20, 18:59

Trade Analysis: The Los Angeles King’s Ransom Yields Tyler Madden, Pick for Tyler Toffoli

All Articles

2016-2017 Central Illinois Flying Aces Demographics

Central Illinois Flying Aces Facts

Plays in: -
Team Colors: -
Town: Bloomington, IL, USA Map
Founded: 2014

2016-2017 Bloomington Thunder Roster Facts

Nationalities

31 players
2 players
2 players
1 player

Experience

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Grossinger Motors Arena
Location: Bloomington, IL, USA
Capacity: 6 000
Construction Year: 2006

A photo of arena: Grossinger Motors Arena

Central Illinois Flying Aces Games

Central Illinois Flying Aces — 2016-2017 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
04/14/2019 12:07 AM UTC	Central Illinois Flying Aces	Cedar Rapids RoughRiders	0 - 3	USHL
04/13/2019 12:05 AM UTC	Chicago Steel	Central Illinois Flying Aces	6 - 5	USHL
04/07/2019 12:05 AM UTC	Lincoln Stars	Central Illinois Flying Aces	3 - 6	USHL
04/06/2019 12:05 AM UTC	Lincoln Stars	Central Illinois Flying Aces	1 - 5	USHL
03/31/2019 08:05 PM UTC	Dubuque Fighting Saints	Central Illinois Flying Aces	6 - 4	USHL

RSS

Latest Transactions

Central Illinois Flying Aces — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
05/06/2019	Confirmed	leaving	Philippe Lapointe (F)	Trail Smoke Eaters	Details
05/03/2019	Confirmed	leaving	Cal Kiefiuk (F)	UMass	Details
01/18/2019	Confirmed	joining	Connor Mayer (D)	Fargo Force	Details
01/18/2019	Confirmed	joining	Tyler Gratton (F)	Fargo Force	Details
01/18/2019	Confirmed	leaving	Jeremy Davidson (F)	Fargo Force	Details
01/02/2019	Confirmed	leaving	Benito Posa (F)	Green Bay Gamblers	Details
12/28/2018	Confirmed	joining	Tomas Vochozka (F)	Chippewa Steel	Details
11/29/2018	Confirmed	leaving	Tate Singleton (F)	Ohio State Univ.	Details

Show Complete Transfer Coverage

Central Illinois Flying Aces History and Standings

Central Illinois Flying Aces — Season History
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

Central Illinois Flying Aces — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Jackson Nieuwendyk (F)	2026-2027	Oklahoma State Univ.	ACHA II	10	12	13	25	10
2.	Caden Villegas (F)	2026-2027	Swindon Wildcats	NIHL	8	5	6	11	4
3.	Ethan Somoza (F)	2026-2027	Cergy-Pontoise	Ligue Magnus	10	2	5	7	2
4.	Connor Mayer (D)	2026-2027	HC Innsbruck	ICEHL	11	2	5	7	6
5.	Wyatt Kalynuk (D)	2026-2027	EC Salzburg	ICEHL	11	2	5	7	6
6.	Tyler Madden (F)	2026-2027	Straubing Tigers	DEL	9	2	4	6	2
7.	Patrick Curry (F)	2026-2027	Jokerit	Liiga	15	1	5	6	18
8.	Erik Ullman (D)	2026-2027	Starbulls Rosenheim	DEL 2	9	0	6	6	6
9.	Mitchell Chaffee (F)	2026-2027	Hamilton Hammers	AHL	5	4	1	5	6
10.	Brogan Rafferty (D)	2026-2027	Växjö Lakers HC	SHL	10	1	4	5	2

View Complete List

Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Central Illinois Flying Aces — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2018-2019	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	19.21
2017-2018	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.15
2016-2017	View Roster	5'11"	183 lbs	19.39
2015-2016	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	19.44
2014-2015	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	19.24

View 20 Latest Seasons

Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Central Illinois Flying Aces — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Cal Kiefiuk (F)	162	37	61	98
2.	Tarek Baker (F)	144	37	47	84
3.	Jérémy Davies (D)	103	16	53	69
4.	Vladislav Dzhioshvili (F)	120	30	38	68
5.	Jake Slaker (F)	114	34	33	67

Franchise All-Time Goals

Central Illinois Flying Aces — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Logan Lambdin (F)	106	38	27	65
2.	Cal Kiefiuk (F)	162	37	61	98
3.	Tarek Baker (F)	144	37	47	84
4.	Jake Slaker (F)	114	34	33	67
5.	Vladislav Dzhioshvili (F)	120	30	38	68

Franchise All-Time Assists

Central Illinois Flying Aces — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Cal Kiefiuk (F)	162	37	61	98
2.	Jérémy Davies (D)	103	16	53	69
3.	Tarek Baker (F)	144	37	47	84
4.	Wyatt Kalynuk (D)	119	9	46	55
5.	Vladislav Dzhioshvili (F)	120	30	38	68

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Central Illinois Flying Aces — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Simon Butala (D)	101	2	11	204
2.	Blake Gober (F)	101	20	43	167
3.	Tarek Baker (F)	144	37	84	165
4.	Jake Durflinger (F)	103	23	56	162
5.	Patrick Curry (F)	115	26	53	155

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Central Illinois Flying Aces — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Cal Kiefiuk (F)	162	37	61	98
2.	Alec Mehr (F)	161	29	29	58
3.	Tarek Baker (F)	144	37	47	84
4.	Vladislav Dzhioshvili (F)	120	30	38	68
5.	Wyatt Kalynuk (D)	119	9	46	55

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Central Illinois Flying Aces — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Jackson MacNab (F)	2	0	2	1.00
2.	Trevor Janicke (F)	58	22	48	0.83
3.	Tyler Madden (F)	18	6	14	0.78
4.	Maxim Andreev (F)	56	12	43	0.77
5.	Matt Mendelson (F)	51	14	37	0.73

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Central Illinois Flying Aces — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tarek Baker (F)	2015-2016	USHL	60	20	29	49	0.82	73
2.	Jérémy Davies (D)	2015-2016	USHL	60	13	36	49	0.82	48
3.	Trevor Janicke (F)	2018-2019	USHL	58	22	26	48	0.83	40
4.	Logan Lambdin (F)	2015-2016	USHL	58	28	19	47	0.81	46
5.	Cal Kiefiuk (F)	2017-2018	USHL	60	18	28	46	0.77	48

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Central Illinois Flying Aces — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Logan Lambdin (F)	2015-2016	USHL	58	28	19	47	0.81	46
2.	Trevor Janicke (F)	2018-2019	USHL	58	22	26	48	0.83	40
3.	Tate Singleton (F)	2018-2019	USHL	53	22	15	37	0.70	71
4.	Jake Slaker (F)	2015-2016	USHL	57	21	21	42	0.74	44
5.	Tarek Baker (F)	2015-2016	USHL	60	20	29	49	0.82	73

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Central Illinois Flying Aces — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jérémy Davies (D)	2015-2016	USHL	60	13	36	49	0.82	48
2.	Ryan Siedem (D)	2018-2019	USHL	60	4	32	36	0.60	8
3.	Maxim Andreev (F)	2017-2018	USHL	56	12	31	43	0.77	77
4.	Tarek Baker (F)	2015-2016	USHL	60	20	29	49	0.82	73
5.	Cal Kiefiuk (F)	2017-2018	USHL	60	18	28	46	0.77	48

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Central Illinois Flying Aces — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Simon Butala (D)	2016-2017	USHL	56	0	3	3	0.05	109
2.	Marko Reifenberger (F)	2016-2017	USHL	51	4	7	11	0.22	106
3.	Shane Bednard (F)	2014-2015	USHL	58	16	23	39	0.67	97
4.	Blake Gober (F)	2014-2015	USHL	54	9	12	21	0.39	97
5.	Simon Butala (D)	2017-2018	USHL	45	2	6	8	0.18	95

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

Rebranded as the Central Illinois Flying Aces for the 2017-18 USHL season.