What league does Evansville Thunderbolts play in?

Evansville Thunderbolts play in the SPHL.

When was Evansville Thunderbolts founded?

Evansville Thunderbolts was founded in 2016 in Evansville, IN, USA, USA.

Where is Evansville Thunderbolts based?

Evansville Thunderbolts is based in Evansville, IN, USA.

Who is the head coach of Evansville Thunderbolts?

The head coach of Evansville Thunderbolts is Jeff Pyle.

Who is the captain of Evansville Thunderbolts?

The captain of Evansville Thunderbolts is Mike Donnellan.

What arena does Evansville Thunderbolts play in?

Evansville Thunderbolts play their home games at Ford Center in Evansville, IN, USA.

What are the team colors of Evansville Thunderbolts?

The team colors of Evansville Thunderbolts are Red + Blue.

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2016-2017 Season

Evansville Thunderbolts were 14-32-10 in the 2016-17 SPHL season with 38 points, 10th overall.

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2016-2017 Evansville Thunderbolts Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Michael Doan (G)		1991	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'4"	214	L
	#1	Matt Kaludis (G)Loan	35	1991	Trenton, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#35	Nick Kohn (G)	35	1991	Hartland, WI, USA	6'3"	203	L
	#1	Tanner Milliron (G)	35	1991	New Richmond, WI, USA	6'2"	201	L
	#35	Tyler Parks (G)	34	1992	Imperial, MO, USA	6'6"	198	R
DEFENSEMEN
	#10	Brad Bourke (D)	37	1989	Onoway, AB, CAN	6'1"	185	R
	#4	Dan Cornell (D)	36	1990	Abington, MA, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#14	Vytal Côté (D/F)	30	1995	Hollywood, FL, USA	6'2"	201	R
	#4	Andrew Darrigo (D)	34	1992	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'3"	227	R
	#27	Mike Donnellan (D)"C"	37	1989	Baltimore, MD, USA	6'3"	190	R
	#2	Bo Driscoll (D)	35	1991	Chelmsford, MA, USA	5'8"	181	L
	#44	Josh Elmes (D)	33	1993	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'2"	209	L
	#9	Stephen Gallo (D/F)Loan	36	1990	Barnstead, NH, USA	6'2"	185	R
	#6	Robbie Hall (D)	34	1992	Schaumburg, IL, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#5	Steven Hoshaw (D)	36	1990	Vista, CA, USA	6'0"	209	L
	#5	Cole Hutchinson (D)Loan	32	1994	Stouffville, ON, CAN	6'2"	203	L
	#44	Kyllian Kirkwood (D)	35	1991	Copper Cliff, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#5	Brandon Lubin (D)	35	1991	Commerce Township, MI, USA	6'1"	205	R
	#8	Cory Melkert (D)	35	1990	Kenmore, ON, CAN	6'5"	212	L
	#3	Frank Misuraca (D)	35	1991	Clinton Township, MI, USA	5'11"	194	R
	#26	Chase Nieuwendyk (D/F)	35	1991	Georgetown, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#27	Frank Schumacher (D)	32	1993	Brighton, MI, USA	6'2"	205	L
FORWARDS
	#24	Chad Bennett (F)Loan	34	1991	Burlington, ON, CAN	5'10"	161	R
	#8	Phil Bronner (RW)	37	1989	Wilbraham, MA, USA	6'2"	220	R
	#39	Brent Clarke (C)	40	1986	Bolton, ON, CAN	5'9"	174	L
	#18	Brad Cuzner (F/D)	34	1992	Glace Bay, NS, CAN	5'9"	181	L
	#9	Nick D'Avolio (F)	35	1991	North Riverside, IL, USA	5'11"	174	L
	#24	Johnny Daniels (F)	33	1993	Andover, MA, USA	5'10"	161	L
	#25	Tommy Fiorentino (F)	35	1991	New Hartford, NY, USA	6'0"	174	R
	#22	Tyler Gjurich (F)	34	1992	Hatfield, PA, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#17	Al Graves (RW)	37	1989	King of Prussia, PA, USA	6'1"	225	R
	#16	Josh Harris (F)	38	1988	Torrance, CA, USA	5'10"	176	R
	#26	Andrew Harrison (RW)Loan	39	1987	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'0"	203	R
	#7	Justin MacDonald (C)	36	1990	Newmarket, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#17	Myles McCauley (F/D)	35	1991	Sterling Heights, MI, USA	6'1"	201	R
	#11	Austin McKay (F)	35	1991	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'5"	220	L
	#28	Ryan Patsch (C)	35	1991	Philadelphia, PA, USA	6'1"	172	L
	#16	Mark Petaccio (RW)Loan	32	1994	Sicklerville, NJ, USA	6'3"	187	R
	#22	Mike Radisa (F)	35	1991	Brampton, ON, CAN	6'0"	168	R
	#16	Luke Sandler (LW)	33	1993	Chicago, IL, USA	6'2"	209	L
	#21	John Scorcia (F)	36	1990	Hudson, FL, USA	5'10"	201	-
	#12	Stephon Thorne (LW)	36	1990	Mississauga, ON, CAN	5'11"	168	L
	#7	Tommy Veilleux (LW)	31	1995	Lévis, QC, CAN	6'0"	203	L
	#9	Garrett Vermeersch (F)	36	1989	Macomb, MI, USA	6'0"	179	R
	#15	Daniel Vernace (RW)	34	1991	North York, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	R
	#19	Dave Williams (F)	36	1990	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	209	L

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2016-2017 Evansville Thunderbolts Staff

GM/Head CoachJeff Pyle
Equipment ManagerBen Ellis
Franchise OwnerMike Hall
PresidentMike Hall

Team Staff History

2016-2017 Evansville Thunderbolts Captains

"C"

Mike Donnellan

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2016-2017 Evansville Thunderbolts Demographics

Evansville Thunderbolts Facts

Plays in: Southern Professional Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + Blue
Town: Evansville, IN, USA Map
Founded: 2016

2016-2017 Evansville Thunderbolts Roster Facts

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26 players
20 players

Experience

Evansville Thunderbolts: 934 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Ford Center
Location: Evansville, IN, USA
Capacity: 9 400
Construction Year: 2011

Evansville Thunderbolts Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
05/10/2026 12:15 AM UTC	Peoria Rivermen	Evansville Thunderbolts	4 - 6	SPHL
05/08/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Evansville Thunderbolts	Peoria Rivermen	3 - 1	SPHL
05/07/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Evansville Thunderbolts	Peoria Rivermen	2 - 1	SPHL
05/02/2026 12:15 AM UTC	Peoria Rivermen	Evansville Thunderbolts	5 - 1	SPHL
05/01/2026 12:15 AM UTC	Peoria Rivermen	Evansville Thunderbolts	2 - 1 (OT 61:28)	SPHL

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Seth Bernard (F)

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Blake Frost (F)

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Max Thiessen (D)

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Brady Estabrook (F)

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Evansville Thunderbolts History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	SPHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	SPHL	58	31	20	-	-	7	146	134	69	1.19	4	Champion
2024-2025	SPHL	56	24	24	-	-	8	149	172	56	1	7	Champion
2023-2024	SPHL	56	23	29	-	-	4	149	177	50	0.89	8	Semifinal loss
2022-2023	SPHL	56	32	22	-	-	2	172	165	66	1.18	5	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	SPHL	56	28	26	-	-	2	162	155	58	1.04	7	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	SPHL	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0	0	-	Withdrawn	-
2019-2020	SPHL	46	25	14	-	-	7	153	151	57	1.24	5	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	SPHL	56	7	38	-	5	6	124	224	35	0.63	10	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	SPHL	56	27	20	-	-	9	186	191	63	1.13	6	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	SPHL	56	9	32	-	5	10	138	206	38	0.68	10	Did not make playoffs

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	John Schiavo (F)	2026-2027	Italian Heritage Team	-	6	8	8	16	2
2.	Tanner Butler (D)	2026-2027	Bristol Pitbulls	NIHL	2	1	2	3	0
3.	Brúnó Kreisz (F)	2026-2027	DEAC	Erste Liga	1	2	0	2	0
4.	Brendan Harrogate (F)	2026-2027	Höchstadt Alligators	Oberliga	1	0	1	1	0
5.	Matt Ustaski (F)	2026-2027	Pustertal/Val Pusteria Junior	IHL	1	0	0	0	0
6.	Vadim Vasjonkin (F)	2026-2027	Fiemme	IHL	1	0	0	0	4
7.	Kristaps Nimanis (D)	2026-2027	Liepaja	Latvia	4	0	0	0	4
8.	Brett Magee (D)	2026-2027	Toulouse-Blagnac	Division 2	-	-	-	-	-
9.	Chase Carter (D)	2026-2027	Truro Mosaik Bearcats	NSSHL	-	-	-	-	-
10.	Tyson Kirkby (F)	2026-2027	Mid-South Monarchs	FPHL	-	-	-	-	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	24.62
2025-2026	View Roster	6'2"	196 lbs	26.19
2024-2025	View Roster	6'2"	201 lbs	26.20
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	25.76
2022-2023	View Roster	6'2"	198 lbs	26.47

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Scott Kirton (F)	215	85	103	188
2.	Austin Plevy (F)	98	30	84	114
3.	Brendan Harrogate (F)	136	41	58	99
4.	Myles Abbate (F)	148	44	51	95
5.	Dave Williams (F)	110	42	49	91

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Scott Kirton (F)	215	85	103	188
2.	Myles Abbate (F)	148	44	51	95
3.	Dave Williams (F)	110	42	49	91
4.	Brendan Harrogate (F)	136	41	58	99
5.	Matthew Hobbs (F)	208	36	54	90

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Scott Kirton (F)	215	85	103	188
2.	Austin Plevy (F)	98	30	84	114
3.	Brendan Harrogate (F)	136	41	58	99
4.	Matthew Hobbs (F)	208	36	54	90
5.	Mike Ferraro (F)	107	32	53	85

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Matthew Hobbs (F)	208	36	90	504
2.	Brendan Harrogate (F)	136	41	99	242
3.	Nick Wright (D)	53	1	3	222
4.	Jordan Simoneau (F)	105	20	34	207
5.	Cameron MacPhee (D)	76	2	13	189

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Scott Kirton (F)	215	85	103	188
2.	Matthew Hobbs (F)	208	36	54	90
3.	Brandon Lubin (D)	183	16	48	64
4.	Myles Abbate (F)	148	44	51	95
5.	Hayden Hulton (F)	145	9	36	45

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Cole Stallard (F)	7	4	9	1.29
2.	Joseph Mizzi (F)	6	3	7	1.17
3.	Austin Plevy (F)	98	30	114	1.16
4.	Justin MacDonald (F)	42	21	48	1.14
5.	Colton Kalezic (F)	8	2	9	1.13

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Austin Plevy (F)	2019-2020	45	17	65
2.	Dave Williams (F)	2017-2018	56	21	53
3.	Dylan Clarke (F)	2017-2018	51	23	52
4.	John Scorcia (F)	2017-2018	56	17	51
5.	Aaron Huffnagle (F)	2022-2023	54	10	51

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Shayne Morrissey (F)	2018-2019	45	27	39
2.	Scott Kirton (F)	2022-2023	47	25	49
3.	Dylan Clarke (F)	2017-2018	51	23	52
4.	Derek Sutliffe (F)	2019-2020	46	22	45
5.	Dave Williams (F)	2017-2018	56	21	53

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Austin Plevy (F)	2019-2020	45	48	65
2.	Aaron Huffnagle (F)	2022-2023	54	41	51
3.	Austin Plevy (F)	2021-2022	53	36	49
4.	John Scorcia (F)	2017-2018	56	34	51
5.	Dave Williams (F)	2017-2018	56	32	53

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Nick Wright (D)	2018-2019	41	3	164
2.	Matthew Hobbs (F)	2025-2026	57	23	140
3.	Jordan Spadafore (D)	2023-2024	46	5	137
4.	Matthew Hobbs (F)	2023-2024	55	33	135
5.	Cameron MacPhee (D)	2025-2026	58	6	128