2010–11 Wichita Thunder season
Encyclopedia
The 2010–11
Wichita Thunder
season was the 19th season
of the CHL franchise in Wichita, Kansas
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as the new head coach. They also announced that Jason Duda
would be the new assistant coach. The Thunder overhauled their roster with only three players returning, Ian Keserich
, Jason Woll, and Bobby Hughes
.
Trades
Player signings
Players re-signed
Lost via waivers
2010–11 CHL season
The 2010–11 CHL season was the 19th season of the Central Hockey League .-Team changes:The Amarillo Gorillas and the Corpus Christi IceRays folded and both were replaced by a North American Hockey League team.-Expansion:...
Wichita Thunder
Wichita Thunder
The Wichita Thunder are a minor league hockey team based in Wichita, Kansas. The team plays in the Central Hockey League. From 1992 until January 2010 the Thunder played in the Britt Brown Arena located in the northern Wichita suburb of Park City...
season was the 19th season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
of the CHL franchise in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, Kansas
Wichita is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kansas.As of the 2010 census, the city population was 382,368. Located in south-central Kansas on the Arkansas River, Wichita is the county seat of Sedgwick County and the principal city of the Wichita metropolitan area...
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Off-season
On April 27, 2010, the Wichita Thunder announced that they hired Kevin McClellandKevin McClelland
Kevin McClelland is a retired professional ice hockey forward. He is currently the head coach of the Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League.-Playing career:...
as the new head coach. They also announced that Jason Duda
Jason Duda
Jason Duda is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for the Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League...
would be the new assistant coach. The Thunder overhauled their roster with only three players returning, Ian Keserich
Ian Keserich
Ian Keserich is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Tulsa Oilers of the Central Hockey League ....
, Jason Woll, and Bobby Hughes
Bobby Hughes
Bobby Hughes is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. he currently plays and coaches for EHC 80 Nürnberg of the Bayernliga.-Personal information:...
.
Pre-season
| 2010 Pre-season Game Log: 1-1-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Road: 0-1-0) | ||||||||
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| 1 | October 8 | Tulsa | 6 – 7 | Wichita | Mark Sibbald | 1–0–0 | ||
| 2 | October 9 | Wichita | 3 – 8 | Tulsa | Marty Magers | 1–1–0 | ||
Match played at Wichita Ice Center in Wichita, Kansas Wichita, Kansas Wichita is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kansas.As of the 2010 census, the city population was 382,368. Located in south-central Kansas on the Arkansas River, Wichita is the county seat of Sedgwick County and the principal city of the Wichita metropolitan area... . Match played at Oilers Ice Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa is the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma and 46th-largest city in the United States. With a population of 391,906 as of the 2010 census, it is the principal municipality of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area, a region with 937,478 residents in the MSA and 988,454 in the CSA. Tulsa's... . |
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Awards and records
Awards
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Award | Awarded |
| Steve Kaunisto | Oakley CHL Player of the Week | November 1, 2010 |
| Matt Robinson | All-Star Game 2011 Central Hockey League All-Star Game The 2011 Central Hockey League All-Star Game was on January 12, 2011 at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, South Dakota, home of the Rapid City Rush, in the 2010–11 CHL season.... representative |
December 29, 2010 |
| A.J. Gale | Sher-Wood CHL Player of the Month (December) | January 6, 2011 |
| Jesse Bennefield Jesse Bennefield Jesse Bennefield is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League . He was an all-star in the 2010 Central Hockey League All-Star Game.... |
Oakley CHL Player of the Week | January 24, 2011 |
Milestones
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Chris Moran Chris Moran (ice hockey) Chris Moran is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Texas Brahmas in the CHL.Prior to turning professional, Moran attended the Niagara University where he played four seasons with the Niagara Purple Eagles men's ice hockey team which competed in NCAA's... |
1st professional Assist 1st professional Point |
October 23, 2010 |
| Chris Moran | 1st professional Goal | October 31, 2010 |
| Daniel Tetrault Daniel Tetrault Daniel Tetrault is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League . He won the Central Hockey League Most Outstanding Defenseman in the 2001-02 CHL season .-Career statistics:... |
100th professional Goal | December 10, 2010 |
Transactions
The Thunder have been involved in the following transactions during the 2010–11 season.Trades
| September 1, 2010 | To Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees are a professional ice hockey team based in Hidalgo, Texas, and play their home games at State Farm Arena. They are a member of the Central Hockey League, and two time Central Hockey League franchise of the year... : Tomas Klempa |
To Wichita: Jesse Bennefield Jesse Bennefield Jesse Bennefield is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League . He was an all-star in the 2010 Central Hockey League All-Star Game.... |
| September 9, 2010 | To Laredo Bucks Laredo Bucks The Laredo Bucks are an ice hockey team in the Central Hockey League. They play in Laredo, Texas, USA at the Laredo Energy Arena.-History:Arena Ventures, made up of six businessmen, teamed up with the City of Laredo to build a state-of-the-art facility for the Laredo area and South Texas... : Ryan Campbell |
To Wichita: Eric Giosa |
| September 9, 2010 | To Quad City Mallards Quad City Mallards The Quad City Mallards were a professional ice hockey team competing in the AA level United Hockey League. The Mallards played their home games at The MARK of the Quad Cities in Moline, Illinois. Their team colors were forest green and burgundy. They won the Colonial Cup in 1997, 1998 and 2001,... : Jason Reese Eric Giosa |
To Wichita: Jason Goulet Jason Goulet Jason Goulet is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Arizona Sundogs of the Central Hockey League.- Career :... |
| November 8, 2010 | To Laredo Bucks Laredo Bucks The Laredo Bucks are an ice hockey team in the Central Hockey League. They play in Laredo, Texas, USA at the Laredo Energy Arena.-History:Arena Ventures, made up of six businessmen, teamed up with the City of Laredo to build a state-of-the-art facility for the Laredo area and South Texas... : Future Considerations |
To Wichita: Matt Robinson |
| January 14, 2011 | To Allen Americans Allen Americans The Allen Americans is an ice hockey team in the Central Hockey League which began play in the 2009–10 season. They play at the Allen Event Center in Allen, Texas.-History:... : Future Considerations |
To Wichita: Dustin Donaghy |
Player signings
| Player | Former team | Date |
| Andrew Martens Andrew Martens Andrew Martens is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Wichita Thunder of the CHL. He played three seasons of college hockey at Bemidji State University before turning pro in the 2005–06 season... |
Ontario Reign Ontario Reign The Ontario Reign is a ice hockey team from Ontario, California that play in the ECHL. Their home arena is the Citizens Business Bank Arena. They are a minor league affiliate team of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League.-Team History:... |
May 29, 2010 |
| Kory Scoran Kory Scoran Kory Scoran is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Idaho Steelheads of the East Coast Hockey League... |
Tilburg Trappers | May 29, 2010 |
| Daniel Tetrault Daniel Tetrault Daniel Tetrault is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League . He won the Central Hockey League Most Outstanding Defenseman in the 2001-02 CHL season .-Career statistics:... |
Port Huron Icehawks Port Huron Icehawks The Port Huron Icehawks were a minor league professional ice hockey team based in Port Huron, Michigan. They were a member of the International Hockey League and played their home games at McMorran Arena. The franchise was announced on June 20, 2007 as part of the new IHL. The Icehawks are owned by... |
July 16, 2010 |
| Lance Galbraith Lance Galbraith Lance Galbraith is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League .-Junior:Galbraith played five seasons of junior hockey with the Ottawa 67's... |
Utah Grizzlies Utah Grizzlies The Utah Grizzlies are a professional ice hockey team in the ECHL. They play out of West Valley City, Utah, United States, with their home games at the Maverik Center.- Franchise history :... |
July 16, 2010 |
| Aaron Davis | Tulsa Oilers | July 30, 2010 |
| Matt Hubbauer Matt Hubbauer Matt Hubbauer is a Canadian centre for the Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League.He played junior hockey for the Regina Pats from 1998 to 2003... |
Sheffield Steelers Sheffield Steelers The Sheffield Steelers are a British ice hockey club, from Sheffield, England. They were formed in 1991 and play their home games at the Sheffield Arena. They are currently members of the Elite Ice Hockey League... |
July 30, 2010 |
| Ryan Hand | Reading Royals Reading Royals The Reading Royals are a professional ice hockey team that currently plays in the ECHL. The team participates in the Atlantic Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Royals play their home games at the Sovereign Center located in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania... |
August 12, 2010 |
| Peter Stevens | Sarnia Sting Sarnia Sting The Sarnia Sting are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They play out of the RBC Centre, formerly the Sarnia Sports and Entertainment Centre in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.-History:... |
August 12, 2010 |
| Chris Greene Chris Greene Chris Greene is an American ice hockey centre currently playing for the Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League . He represented the Wichita Thunder in 2009 CHL All-Star Game .-Career statistics:-External links:... |
Mississippi Surge Mississippi Surge The Mississippi Surge is a professional team in the Southern Professional Hockey League that began play in the 2009-10 season. Based in Biloxi, home games are played at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum also known as "The Power Plant".-History:... |
September 3, 2010 |
| Brent Cullaton Brent Cullaton Brent Cullaton is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player, and is now the head coach of the Boulder Junior Bison in the Western States Hockey League... |
Laredo Bucks Laredo Bucks The Laredo Bucks are an ice hockey team in the Central Hockey League. They play in Laredo, Texas, USA at the Laredo Energy Arena.-History:Arena Ventures, made up of six businessmen, teamed up with the City of Laredo to build a state-of-the-art facility for the Laredo area and South Texas... |
September 11, 2010 |
| Chris Falloon | Rapid City Rush Rapid City Rush The Rapid City Rush is an ice hockey team in the Central Hockey League. It plays in Rapid City, South Dakota, USA at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. The Rapid City Rush organization quickly became the premiere franschise in the CHL.-History:... |
September 11, 2010 |
| Travis Wight | Nijmegen Devils Nijmegen Devils Romijnders Dar Devils Nijmegen is the professional ice hockey team of Nijmegen, The Netherlands. They play in the Dutch Eredivisie, the highest-level hockey division in the Netherlands, where they were the national champions most recently in 2009-2010... |
September 18, 2010 |
| Marty Magers | Tulsa Oilers | September 28, 2010 |
| A.J. Gale | Texas Brahmas | October 13, 2010 |
| Chris Moran Chris Moran (ice hockey) Chris Moran is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Texas Brahmas in the CHL.Prior to turning professional, Moran attended the Niagara University where he played four seasons with the Niagara Purple Eagles men's ice hockey team which competed in NCAA's... |
Niagara University Niagara University Niagara University is a Catholic university in the Vincentian tradition, located in the Town of Lewiston in Niagara County, New York. Originally founded by the Congregation of the Mission in 1856 as Our Lady of Angels Seminary, it became Niagara University in 1883. The University is still run by... |
October 20, 2010 |
| Troy Schwab | Johnstown Chiefs Johnstown Chiefs The Johnstown Chiefs were a minor league ice hockey team located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania that played in the ECHL. The team was founded in 1988 in the All-American Hockey League, and moved to the East Coast Hockey League when that league was formed... |
October 20, 2010 |
| Steven Kaunisto | Reading Royals Reading Royals The Reading Royals are a professional ice hockey team that currently plays in the ECHL. The team participates in the Atlantic Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Royals play their home games at the Sovereign Center located in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania... |
October 20, 2010 |
| Mike Looby | Laredo Bucks Laredo Bucks The Laredo Bucks are an ice hockey team in the Central Hockey League. They play in Laredo, Texas, USA at the Laredo Energy Arena.-History:Arena Ventures, made up of six businessmen, teamed up with the City of Laredo to build a state-of-the-art facility for the Laredo area and South Texas... |
November 5, 2010 |
| Robin Richards | Toledo Walleye Toledo Walleye The Toledo Walleye are a professional ice hockey team based in Toledo, Ohio. The Walleye are members of the North Division of the Eastern Conference of the ECHL... |
November 27, 2010 |
Players re-signed
| Player | Date |
| Ian Keserich Ian Keserich Ian Keserich is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Tulsa Oilers of the Central Hockey League .... |
July 30, 2010 |
| Jason Woll | September 3, 2010 |
| Bobby Hughes Bobby Hughes Bobby Hughes is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. he currently plays and coaches for EHC 80 Nürnberg of the Bayernliga.-Personal information:... |
September 11, 2010 |
Lost via waivers
| Player | Date |
| Jason Woll | October 19, 2010 |
| Peter Stevens | October 25, 2010 |
| Ian Keserich | November 4, 2010 |
| Chris Falloon | November 9, 2010 |
| Chris Moran | November 26, 2010 |
| Ryan Hand | January 15, 2011 |
| Player movement | ||||
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| Date | Player | From | To | Assignment |
| November 9, 2010 | Peter Delmas | Hamilton Bulldogs Hamilton Bulldogs The Hamilton Bulldogs are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, at Copps Coliseum, nicknamed 'The Dog Pound'. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens... |
Wichita | Loaned by Hamilton |
| December 28, 2010 | Peter Delmas | Wichita | Hamilton | Recalled by Hamilton |