Thunder to Face Fort Wayne Komets in CHL Finals
Published on April 27, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
Wichita, KS - The Wichita Thunder learned who its opponent would be in the CHL Finals as the Fort Wayne Komets knocked off Missouri Thursday night in Game Seven of the Turner Conference Finals, 6-4. This is the first time both number one seeds will meet in the CHL Finals since 2008-09, when the Texas Brahmas defeated the Colorado Eagles 4-1 to win the title. Wichita is appearing in its fourth CHL Final, winning its last title in 1994-95 and its first trip back since 1997-98.
Wichita and Fort Wayne met only twice this season. The Thunder went 2-0-0 against the Komets, winning 5-3 on December 13th in the Air Capital and came back from a two-goal deficit to win in a shootout 3-2 on March 4th in Fort Wayne. Both teams feature high-powered offenses as Wichita finished first in the league in goals scored (231) while the Komets were third in scoring (228).
President's Cup Finals- Series "G" (best-of-seven) Wichita Thunder vs. Fort Wayne Komets
Game 1 - Sat, Apr. 28 - Fort Wayne at Wichita, 7:05 PM Game 2 - Sun, Apr. 29 - Fort Wayne at Wichita, 5:05 PM Game 3 - Thurs., May 3rd- Wichita at Fort Wayne, 7:30 PM Game 4- Sat., May 5th- Wichita at Fort Wayne, 8:15 PM Games 5-7 TBD
* If necessary **All times local, Fort Wayne is EST
Wichita will host the first two games at INTRUST Bank Arena this Saturday and Sunday. Games Three and Four will shift to Fort Wayne, IN on Thursday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 5th. Games Five through Seven have not been finalized and expected to be announced tomorrow.
Tickets are on sale now and going fast! For more information, call 755-SEAT, visit the INTRUST Bank Arena Box office or go online at www.selectaseat.com.
Join us Sunday for some family fun. Bring the whole family for one low price. By calling the Thunder office, you can purchase four green level tickets, four hot dogs, and four sodas for just $60! Contact Amy Wilds at awilds@wichitathunder.com or call 264-4625 by 3 p.m. on Sunday to order yours. The Thunder office will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and 12-3 p.m. on Sunday.
Wichita Thunder season tickets for 2012-13 are now on sale. A $50 dollar non-refundable deposit is required for all season tickets. Contact the Wichita Thunder Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at (316) 264-4625 if you are interested in season tickets, or visit the fan relations table behind section 120 at any Wichita Thunder home game.
Central Hockey League Stories from April 27, 2012
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- Ray Miron Presidents' Cup Statistical Preview - CHL
- On-Ice Officials for Finals Announced - CHL
- On-Ice Officials for Finals Announced - CHL
- Ray Miron President's Cup Schedule Set - Wichita Thunder
- Ray Miron Presidents' Cup Finals Set - CHL
- Thunder to Face Fort Wayne Komets in CHL Finals - Wichita Thunder
- Komets Saddle Mavericks 6-4 in Game 7; Win Turner Trophy, Advance to CHL Finals - Fort Wayne Komets
- Fort Wayne Advances to Ray Miron Presidents' Cup Finals - Wichita Thunder
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