1997-1998 Season
Wichita Thunder were 35-31-4 in the 1997-98 CHL season with 74 points, 3rd in the Western Division and 6th overall.
1997-1998 Wichita Thunder Player Stats
All Positions
| # | N | Skater | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | +/- | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 68 | 38 | 39 | 77 | 78 | -5 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 10 | 4 | ||
| 2. | 65 | 33 | 39 | 72 | 261 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 79 | 0 | ||
| 3. | 57 | 42 | 29 | 71 | 86 | - | 13 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 31 | |||
| 4. | 67 | 8 | 62 | 70 | 112 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 1 | ||
| 5. | 60 | 32 | 33 | 65 | 62 | - | 15 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 10 | |||
| 6. | 61 | 35 | 27 | 62 | 176 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 26 | -6 | ||
| 7. | 70 | 27 | 35 | 62 | 84 | - | 15 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 12 | |||
| 8. | 37 | 18 | 20 | 38 | 63 | - | ||||||||
| 9. | 31 | 9 | 29 | 38 | 75 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 62 | -3 | ||
| 10. | 39 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 78 | - | ||||||||
| 11. | 43 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 129 | - | ||||||||
| 12. | 33 | 4 | 20 | 24 | 22 | - | ||||||||
| 13. | 53 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 195 | - | 15 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 60 | |||
| 14. | 60 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 108 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 4 | ||
| 15. | 60 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 267 | - | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 98 | |||
| 16. | 34 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 33 | - | ||||||||
| 17. | 34 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 45 | - | 15 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17 | |||
| 18. | 22 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 56 | - | ||||||||
| 19. | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | - | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 64 | |||
| 20. | 23 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 62 | -8 | ||||||||
| 21. | 34 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 72 | 1 | ||||||||
| 22. | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||
| 23. | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | -1 | ||
| 24. | 15 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | - | ||||||||
| 25. | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | - | ||||||||
| 26. | 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 81 | - | ||||||||
| 27. | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | - | ||||||||
| 28. | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | - | ||||||||
| 29. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 7 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2 | |||
| 30. | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ||||||||
| 31. | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | - | ||||||||
| 32. | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 | ||||||||
| # | N | Goalie | GP | GAA | SV% | W | L | T | SO | TOI | SVS | GP | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2 | 3.50 | .891 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | ||||
| 2. | 3 | 5.06 | .889 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 178:00 | 120 | |||||
| 3. | 30 | 3.99 | .878 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| 4. | 1 | 7.77 | .864 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| 5. | 41 | 4.31 | .864 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| 6. | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | ||||
1997-1998 Wichita Thunder Staff
- Head Coach
Bryan Wells - Athletic Trainer
George Bullock Jr. - Equipment Manager
Tom Carlson - Franchise Owner
Horn Chen
1997-1998 Wichita Thunder Demographics
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Wichita Thunder Facts
- Plays in
- ECHL
- Team Colors
- Blue + Black + White
- Town
- Wichita, KS, USA
Map
- Founded
- 1992
1997-1998 Wichita Thunder Roster Facts
- Nationalities
32 players
3 players
1 player
1 player
1 player
- Experience
- Wichita Thunder: 1 541 GP
NHL: 294 GP
AHL: 508 GP
NL: 6 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
- San Jose Barracuda (AHL)
- San Jose Sharks (NHL)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- Intrust Bank Arena
- Location
- Wichita, KS, USA
- Capacity
- 13 450
- Construction Year
- 2010

Wichita Thunder Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2026 08:05 PM UTC | - | ECHL | ||
| 10/17/2026 11:05 PM UTC | - | ECHL | ||
| 04/18/2026 11:05 PM UTC | 6 - 7 (OT 60:15) | ECHL | ||
| 04/18/2026 12:05 AM UTC | 2 - 3 | ECHL | ||
| 04/12/2026 07:05 PM UTC | 3 - 6 | ECHL |
Latest Transactions
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Wichita Thunder History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | ECHL | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 4 | - |
| 2025-2026 | ECHL | 72 | 25 | 35 | - | - | 12 | 199 | 241 | 62 | 0.86 | 8 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2024-2025 | ECHL | 72 | 41 | 24 | - | - | 7 | 248 | 214 | 89 | 1.24 | 2 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 2023-2024 | ECHL | 72 | 27 | 35 | - | - | 10 | 220 | 271 | 64 | 0.89 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2022-2023 | ECHL | 72 | 33 | 32 | - | - | 7 | 227 | 238 | 73 | 1.01 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2021-2022 | ECHL | 72 | 27 | 36 | - | - | 9 | 202 | 258 | 63 | 0.88 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2020-2021 | ECHL | 71 | 41 | 22 | - | - | 8 | 218 | 190 | 90 | 1.27 | 2 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2019-2020 | ECHL | 62 | 24 | 30 | - | - | 8 | 181 | 233 | 56 | 0.9 | 6 | Playoffs Cancelled |
| 2018-2019 | ECHL | 72 | 29 | 31 | - | - | 12 | 224 | 251 | 70 | 0.97 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2017-2018 | ECHL | 72 | 34 | 30 | - | - | 8 | 222 | 235 | 76 | 1.06 | 4 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 2016-2017 | ECHL | 72 | 21 | 44 | - | - | 7 | 189 | 278 | 49 | 0.68 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2015-2016 | ECHL | 72 | 18 | 41 | - | - | 13 | 150 | 240 | 49 | 0.68 | 4 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2014-2015 | ECHL | 72 | 32 | 31 | - | - | 9 | 213 | 240 | 73 | 1.01 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2013-2014 | CHL | 66 | 27 | 30 | - | - | 9 | 201 | 223 | 63 | 0.95 | 9 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2012-2013 | CHL | 66 | 39 | 19 | - | - | 8 | 240 | 182 | 86 | 1.3 | 2 | Final loss |
| 2011-2012 | CHL | 66 | 44 | 19 | - | - | 3 | 231 | 181 | 91 | 1.38 | 1 | Final loss |
| 2010-2011 | CHL | 66 | 34 | 26 | - | - | 6 | 249 | 231 | 74 | 1.12 | 5 | Conference QF loss |
| 2009-2010 | CHL | 64 | 9 | 50 | - | - | 5 | 128 | 257 | 23 | 0.36 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2008-2009 | CHL | 64 | 20 | 41 | - | - | 3 | 168 | 230 | 43 | 0.67 | 8 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2007-2008 | CHL | 64 | 20 | 42 | - | - | 2 | 156 | 247 | 42 | 0.66 | 9 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2006-2007 | CHL | 64 | 28 | 28 | - | - | 8 | 191 | 213 | 64 | 1 | 3 | Conference QF loss |
| 2005-2006 | CHL | 64 | 38 | 18 | - | - | 8 | 233 | 200 | 84 | 1.31 | 2 | Conference SF loss |
| 2004-2005 | CHL | 60 | 40 | 17 | - | - | 3 | 210 | 158 | 83 | 1.38 | 2 | Conference Final loss |
| 2003-2004 | CHL | 64 | 35 | 24 | - | - | 5 | 194 | 197 | 75 | 1.17 | 2 | Semifinal loss |
| 2002-2003 | CHL | 64 | 21 | 36 | - | - | 7 | 216 | 261 | 49 | 0.77 | 4 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2001-2002 | CHL | 64 | 24 | 34 | - | - | 6 | 203 | 262 | 54 | 0.84 | 3 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2000-2001 | CHL | 70 | 30 | 32 | - | - | 8 | 251 | 251 | 68 | 0.97 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 1999-2000 | CHL | 70 | 37 | 26 | - | - | 7 | 245 | 231 | 81 | 1.16 | 4 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 1998-1999 | CHL | 70 | 34 | 26 | - | - | 10 | 257 | 262 | 78 | 1.11 | 3 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 1997-1998 | CHL | 70 | 35 | 31 | - | - | 4 | 302 | 303 | 74 | 1.06 | 3 | Final loss |
Wichita Thunder Retired Numbers
Wichita Thunder Stars And Cult Players
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2026-2027 | Romford Raiders | NIHL | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2. | 2026-2027 | Salavat Yulaev Ufa | KHL | 8 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0 | |
| 3. | 2026-2027 | ECDC Memmingen Indians | DEL 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 | |
| 4. | 2026-2027 | EHC Olten | SL | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | |
| 5. | 2026-2027 | EHC Basel | SL | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | |
| 6. | 2026-2027 | HC Plzeň | Extraliga | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | |
| 7. | 2026-2027 | Milton Keynes Lightning | NIHL | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | |
| 8. | 2026-2027 | Nottingham Panthers | - | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | |
| 9. | 2026-2027 | Milton Keynes Lightning | NIHL | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | |
| 10. | 2026-2027 | HC Plzeň | Extraliga | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
| Season | Roster | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | View Roster | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 26.05 |
| 2025-2026 | View Roster | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 26.58 |
| 2024-2025 | View Roster | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 26.26 |
| 2023-2024 | View Roster | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 26.62 |
| 2022-2023 | View Roster | 6'1" | 194 lbs | 25.93 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 730 | 337 | 533 | 870 | |
| 2. | 696 | 327 | 508 | 835 | |
| 3. | 425 | 149 | 220 | 369 | |
| 4. | 222 | 143 | 187 | 330 | |
| 5. | 301 | 117 | 179 | 296 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 730 | 337 | 533 | 870 | |
| 2. | 696 | 327 | 508 | 835 | |
| 3. | 425 | 149 | 220 | 369 | |
| 4. | 222 | 143 | 187 | 330 | |
| 5. | 301 | 117 | 179 | 296 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 730 | 337 | 533 | 870 | |
| 2. | 696 | 327 | 508 | 835 | |
| 3. | 425 | 149 | 220 | 369 | |
| 4. | 222 | 143 | 187 | 330 | |
| 5. | 301 | 117 | 179 | 296 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 297 | 44 | 104 | 1094 | |
| 2. | 696 | 327 | 835 | 1063 | |
| 3. | 235 | 26 | 82 | 1003 | |
| 4. | 311 | 27 | 169 | 926 | |
| 5. | 148 | 43 | 100 | 874 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 730 | 337 | 533 | 870 | |
| 2. | 696 | 327 | 508 | 835 | |
| 3. | 425 | 149 | 220 | 369 | |
| 4. | 329 | 84 | 125 | 209 | |
| 5. | 311 | 27 | 142 | 169 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 59 | 71 | 135 | 2.29 | |
| 2. | 71 | 65 | 145 | 2.04 | |
| 3. | 37 | 14 | 71 | 1.92 | |
| 4. | 78 | 87 | 146 | 1.87 | |
| 5. | 114 | 59 | 196 | 1.72 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1993-1994 | 59 | 71 | 135 | |
| 2. | 1996-1997 | 57 | 56 | 125 | |
| 3. | 1993-1994 | 57 | 29 | 109 | |
| 4. | 1994-1995 | 66 | 55 | 101 | |
| 5. | 1993-1994 | 64 | 43 | 101 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1993-1994 | 59 | 71 | 135 | |
| 2. | 1996-1997 | 57 | 56 | 125 | |
| 3. | 1994-1995 | 66 | 55 | 101 | |
| 4. | 1993-1994 | 46 | 55 | 88 | |
| 5. | 2005-2006 | 64 | 44 | 100 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1993-1994 | 57 | 80 | 109 | |
| 2. | 1994-1995 | 64 | 70 | 90 | |
| 3. | 1996-1997 | 57 | 69 | 125 | |
| 4. | 2004-2005 | 59 | 66 | 96 | |
| 5. | 1993-1994 | 59 | 64 | 135 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2004-2005 | 54 | 14 | 503 | |
| 2. | 1995-1996 | 45 | 56 | 407 | |
| 3. | 1999-2000 | 68 | 35 | 389 | |
| 4. | 1996-1997 | 46 | 16 | 365 | |
| 5. | 2000-2001 | 60 | 35 | 364 |
