What league does Wichita Thunder play in?

Wichita Thunder play in the ECHL.

When was Wichita Thunder founded?

Wichita Thunder was founded in 1992 in Wichita, KS, USA, USA.

Where is Wichita Thunder based?

Wichita Thunder is based in Wichita, KS, USA.

Who is the head coach of Wichita Thunder?

The head coach of Wichita Thunder is Derek Laxdal.

What arena does Wichita Thunder play in?

Wichita Thunder play their home games at Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, KS, USA.

Who is the general manager of Wichita Thunder?

The general manager of Wichita Thunder is David Holt.

What are the team colors of Wichita Thunder?

The team colors of Wichita Thunder are Blue + Black + White.

Wichita Thunder

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2003-2004 Season

Wichita Thunder were 35-24-5 in the 2003-04 CHL season with 75 points, 2nd in the Northwest Division and 7th overall.

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2003-2004 Wichita Thunder Roster

Wichita Thunder — 2003-2004 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#33	Mark Cairns (G)	47	1979	Little Britain, ON, CAN	5'8"	185	L
	#33	Matt Carney (G)	48	1978	Bridgewater, MA, USA	5'9"	170	L
	#30	Terry Denike (G)	45	1981	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	R
	#30	Mark Gowan (G)	51	1975	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#1	Nathan Grobins (G)	54	1972	Houston, BC, CAN	6'1"	209	L
	#0	Robert Lackey (G)	45	1981	Wichita, KS, USA	5'9"	165	-
DEFENSEMEN
		Henrik Bergfors (D)	44	1982	Södertälje, SWE	6'4"	238	R
		Rico Fatticci (D)	45	1981	Hibbing, MN, USA	5'11"	190	L
	#20	Darryl Green (D)	48	1978	Chatham, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	-
		Les Hrapchak (D)	48	1978	Wakaw, SK, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Chad Mazurak (D)	48	1978	Regina, SK, CAN	5'10"	170	L
	#8	Nate Metcalf (D)	46	1980	East Grand Forks, MN, USA	6'4"	205	L
		Tony Owens (D)	48	1977	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'3"	209	-
		Peter Runkel (D)	47	1978	Eagan, MN, USA	6'1"	201	R
		Alex Todd (D)	48	1978	Rice Lake, WI, USA	6'3"	231	R
		Ján Vrtík (D)	48	1978	Zvolen, SVK	5'10"	187	L
FORWARDS
	#22	Trevor Allman (C)	48	1978	London, ON, CAN	5'10"	174	L
		J.P. Beilsten (F)	44	1981	St. Louis, MO, USA	5'11"	185	R
		Joe Blaznek (LW/C)	51	1975	Allen Park, MI, USA	6'1"	205	L
		Adam Calder (LW)		1976	Portage la Prairie, MB, CAN	5'11"	185	L
		Travis Clayton (C)	50	1976	Paradise Hill, SK, CAN	5'8"	181	L
		Jerry Cunningham (C)	49	1977	High Prairie, AB, CAN	5'7"	176	R
		Tyler Deis (RW)	52	1974	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	194	R
		Jason Duda (LW)	51	1975	Sexsmith, AB, CAN	5'10"	187	L
		Mark Kolesar (C)	53	1973	Neepawa, MB, CAN	6'0"	187	R
		Tye Korbl (F)	46	1980	Grafton, ND, USA	5'8"	165	-
		Tom Kotsopoulos (C)	45	1981	Unionville, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#6	Chris Legg (C)	46	1980	London, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
		Jeff Leiter (C)	53	1973	Gimli, MB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
		Chris Low (LW)	50	1976	Foxwarren, MB, CAN	6'1"	190	L
		Mike Lucci (F)	47	1978	Parma, OH, USA	5'11"	190	L
		Ryan McLean (C)	46	1980	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'0"	194	R
		Ryan Olynyk (RW)	44	1982	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'1"	181	R
		Tyler Palmiscno (C)	46	1979	East Grand Forks, MN, USA	5'9"	168	L
	#6	Brent Rumble (LW)	47	1978	Blenheim, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	L
		Anders Strome (RW)	44	1981	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'3"	209	L
Position: G: 4, D: 10, F: 15Av Age: 26.31 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 192 lbsCompare with other teams »

2003-2004 Wichita Thunder Staff

Head CoachDerek Laxdal
General ManagerDavid Holt
Asst. General ManagerJoel Lomurno
Asst. Equipment ManagerJay Johnson
Athletic TrainerMichael Heffner
Dir. of Hockey OperationsDerek Laxdal
Equipment ManagerFrank Jury
Franchise OwnerHorn Chen
Vice PresidentMatt Brokaw

Team Staff History

2003-2004 Wichita Thunder Demographics

Wichita Thunder Facts

Plays in: ECHL
Team Colors: Blue + Black + White
Town: Wichita, KS, USA Map
Founded: 1992

2003-2004 Wichita Thunder Roster Facts

Nationalities

23 players
11 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Wichita Thunder: 2 056 GP
NHL: 28 GP
SHL: 8 GP
AHL: 232 GP
DEL: 55 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

Wichita Thunder — 2003-2004 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/31/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Tulsa Oilers	Wichita Thunder	-	ECHL
10/30/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Tulsa Oilers	Wichita Thunder	-	ECHL
10/24/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Wichita Thunder	Tulsa Oilers	-	ECHL
10/18/2026 08:05 PM UTC	Wichita Thunder	Tahoe Knight Monsters	4 - 3 (OT 63:16)	ECHL
10/17/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Wichita Thunder	Tahoe Knight Monsters	3 - 2	ECHL

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Latest Transactions

Wichita Thunder — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/19/2026	Up/Down	joining	Wade Murphy (F)	San Jose Barracuda	Details
10/09/2026	Up/Down	joining	Ethan Scardina (F)	San Jose Barracuda	Details
10/09/2026	Up/Down	joining	Cam Mitchell (F)	San Jose Barracuda	Details
10/07/2026	Confirmed	joining	Khaden Henry (F)	Macon Mayhem	Details
10/06/2026	Confirmed	joining	True Crowe (D)	Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs	Details
10/06/2026	Confirmed	joining	Tyler Inlow (F)	Watertown Wolves	Details
10/06/2026	Confirmed	joining	David Gifford (G)	Tulsa Jr. Oilers	Details
10/06/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Majid Kaddoura (D)	Unknown	Details

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Wichita Thunder History and Standings

Wichita Thunder — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	ECHL	2	2	0	-	-	0	7	5	4	2	3	-
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

Wichita Thunder — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Guillaume Asselin (F)	2026-2027	EHC Olten	SL	10	11	10	21	8
2.	Barret Kirwin (F)	2026-2027	Romford Raiders	NIHL	10	9	12	21	2
3.	David Thomson (F)	2026-2027	Milton Keynes Lightning	NIHL	10	6	14	20	0
4.	Danny Weight (F)	2026-2027	Milton Keynes Lightning	NIHL	10	7	12	19	2
5.	Jack Rodewald (F)	2026-2027	Salavat Yulaev Ufa	KHL	17	7	5	12	6
6.	Zach O'Brien (F)	2026-2027	Nottingham Panthers	-	9	5	6	11	0
7.	Matteo Gennaro (F)	2026-2027	ECDC Memmingen Indians	DEL 2	7	5	5	10	10
8.	Christophe Lalancette (F)	2026-2027	HC Plzeň	Extraliga	12	0	10	10	4
9.	Austin Albrecht (F)	2026-2027	Fresno Falcons	FPHL	4	4	5	9	5
10.	Nick Miglio (F)	2026-2027	Hannover Scorpions	Oberliga	10	4	5	9	8

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Wichita Thunder — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	25.76
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	26.61
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	26.26
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	26.68
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	26.00

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Franchise All-Time Points

Wichita Thunder — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jason Duda (F)	730	337	533	870
2.	Travis Clayton (F)	696	327	508	835
3.	Jay Dickman (F)	425	149	220	369
4.	Robert Berg (F)	222	143	187	330
5.	Michal Stínil (F)	303	118	181	299

Franchise All-Time Goals

Wichita Thunder — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jason Duda (F)	730	337	533	870
2.	Travis Clayton (F)	696	327	508	835
3.	Jay Dickman (F)	425	149	220	369
4.	Robert Berg (F)	222	143	187	330
5.	Michal Stínil (F)	303	118	181	299

Franchise All-Time Assists

Wichita Thunder — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jason Duda (F)	730	337	533	870
2.	Travis Clayton (F)	696	327	508	835
3.	Jay Dickman (F)	425	149	220	369
4.	Robert Berg (F)	222	143	187	330
5.	Michal Stínil (F)	303	118	181	299

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Wichita Thunder — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Ryan McLean (F)	297	44	104	1094
2.	Travis Clayton (F)	696	327	835	1063
3.	Jeff Leiter (F)	235	26	82	1003
4.	Sean O'Reilly (D)	311	27	169	926
5.	Greg Neish (F)	148	43	100	874

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Wichita Thunder — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jason Duda (F)	730	337	533	870
2.	Travis Clayton (F)	696	327	508	835
3.	Jay Dickman (F)	425	149	220	369
4.	Ian Lowe (F)	329	84	125	209
5.	Sean O'Reilly (D)	311	27	142	169

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Wichita Thunder — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Paul Jackson (F)	59	71	135	2.29
2.	Trevor Jobe (F)	71	65	145	2.04
3.	Mikhail Kravets (F)	37	14	71	1.92
4.	Brent Sapergia (F)	78	87	146	1.87
5.	Ron Handy (F)	114	59	196	1.72

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Wichita Thunder — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Paul Jackson (F)	1993-1994	CHL	59	71	64	135	2.29	215
2.	Trevor Jobe (F)	1996-1997	CHL	57	56	69	125	2.19	139
3.	Ron Handy (F)	1993-1994	CHL	57	29	80	109	1.91	98
4.	Robert Berg (F)	1994-1995	CHL	66	55	46	101	1.53	122
5.	Robert Berg (F)	1993-1994	CHL	64	43	58	101	1.58	141

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Wichita Thunder — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Paul Jackson (F)	1993-1994	CHL	59	71	64	135	2.29	215
2.	Trevor Jobe (F)	1996-1997	CHL	57	56	69	125	2.19	139
3.	Robert Berg (F)	1994-1995	CHL	66	55	46	101	1.53	122
4.	Brent Sapergia (F)	1993-1994	CHL	46	55	33	88	1.91	297
5.	Joe Blaznek (F)	2005-2006	CHL	64	44	56	100	1.56	40

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Wichita Thunder — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ron Handy (F)	1993-1994	CHL	57	29	80	109	1.91	98
2.	Dave Doucette (D)	1994-1995	CHL	64	20	70	90	1.41	81
3.	Trevor Jobe (F)	1996-1997	CHL	57	56	69	125	2.19	139
4.	Jason Duda (F)	2004-2005	CHL	59	30	66	96	1.63	58
5.	Paul Jackson (F)	1993-1994	CHL	59	71	64	135	2.29	215

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Wichita Thunder — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Derek Parker (F)	2004-2005	CHL	54	6	8	14	0.26	503
2.	Bryan Wells (F)	1995-1996	CHL	45	30	26	56	1.24	407
3.	Kris Schultz (F)	1999-2000	CHL	68	13	22	35	0.51	389
4.	Dan Kopec (D)	1996-1997	CHL	46	6	10	16	0.35	365
5.	Bruce Ramsay (F)	2000-2001	CHL	60	11	24	35	0.58	364