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The Wichita Thunder are a minor league hockey team. Based in Wichita, Kansas, they are a member of the ECHL.

Thunder, Ramsay Mutually Part Ways

April 20, 2026 - WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Thunder and Head Coach Bruce Ramsay have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced today. During his seven seasons with the Thunder, Ramsay was named 2021 ECHL Coach of the Year following Wichita's 41-win season. The Thunder fell in the Semifinals (3-2) with a heartbreaking Game 5 overtime loss to the eventual Kelly Cup Champion Fort Wayne Komets. "I'm so thankful to Bruce for all his contributions to the Thunder," said General Manager Joel T. Lomurno. "Bruce is not just a knowledgeab... Full Story

Wichita Drops Regular Season Finale to Tulsa in OT

April 19, 2026 - WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita closed the regular season on Saturday night, losing to Tulsa in overtime, 7-6, at INTRUST Bank Arena. Peter Bates and Oliver Tarr each had two goals to lead the Thunder up front. Roddy Ross suffered the loss, stopping 32 shots. Wichita jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the opening frame. Tarr gave the Thunder a 1-0 advantage at 13:42. Spencer Blackwell took a shot from the left point. David Tendeck left a juicy rebound in the low slot and Tarr banged it home. Duggie Lagrone tied the game just 31 se... Full Story

Late Push Falls Short in Loss to Allen

April 17, 2026 - WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita closed its regular season series against longtime rival, Allen, on Friday night, losing 3-2 at INTRUST Bank Arena. Nick Nardecchia and Oliver Tarr provided the offense for the Thunder in the losing effort. Connor Hasley suffered the loss, stopping 30 shots. Just 1:56 into the game, Jax Dubois opened the scoring with his fifth goal of the season. He outmuscled a Thunder defender near the left post and slipped a backhand under Hasley to make it 1-0. The Americans made it 2-0 at 3:31 on the powe... Full Story

Thunder Weekly, April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026 - WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita closed out a busy week with four games in five days. Look back at the week that was in this edition of Thunder Weekly, built by BC Construction & Remodeling. Visit their website. LAST WEEK'S GAMES - Wednesday, April 8 Wichita at Allen, 5-3 L Friday, April 10 Kansas City at Wichita, 5-2 L Saturday, April 11 Wichita at Kansas City, 4-3 L Sunday, April 12 Allen at Wichita, 6-3 L THIS WEEK'S GAMES - (All times are Central) Friday, April 17 Allen at Wichita, 7:05 p.m... Full Story

• Thunder, Ramsay Mutually Part Ways - April 20, 2026
  
• Wichita Drops Regular Season Finale to Tulsa in OT - April 19, 2026
  
• Late Push Falls Short in Loss to Allen - April 17, 2026
  
• Thunder Weekly, April 16, 2026 - April 16, 2026
  
• Weekend Reminders, Thunder Nation - April 16, 2026
  
• Details Announced for Final Weekend Home Games - April 14, 2026
  
• Wichita Closes Weekend with Loss vs. Allen - April 12, 2026
  
• Thunder Drop Final Road Game of the Season in Kansas City - April 11, 2026
  
• Wichita Falls, 5-2, on Friday to Kansas City in Front of 9,014 - April 10, 2026
  
• Thunder Suffer 5-3 Loss at Allen - April 9, 2026
  
• Details Announced for Weekend Home Games - April 8, 2026
  
• Thunder Loses Final Game Ever vs. Grizzlies - April 4, 2026
  
• Wichita Falls, 5-2, on Friday Night in Utah - April 3, 2026
  
• Thunder Opens Road Trip with Loss at Utah - April 2, 2026
  
• Thunder Weekly, March 31, 2026 - March 31, 2026
  
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Wichita Thunder's Peter Bates battles Tulsa Oilers' Jake Sibell
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League: ECHL
Home: Wichita, Kansas
Affiliation: San Jose Sharks
Website: Wichita Thunder site
Schedule: Full Wichita Thunder Schedule
Statistics: Full Wichita Thunder Statistics

Sat., Apr 18	L	Tulsa 7 at Wichita 6	Final (OT)
Fri., Apr 17	L	Allen 3 at Wichita 2	Final
Sun., Apr 12	L	Allen 6 at Wichita 3	Final
Sat., Apr 11	L	Wichita 3 at Kansas City 4	Final
Fri., Apr 10	L	Kansas City 5 at Wichita 2	Final
Wed., Apr 8	L	Wichita 3 at Allen 5	Final
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• Wichita Thunder parts ways with coach Bruce Ramsay after 7 seasons - ECHL KWCH (April 20)
  
• Kansas City Mavericks break pair of franchise records in home finale win over Wichita - ECHL Independence Examiner (April 14)
  
• Mavericks sweep home-and-home with Wichita, close in on franchise record for points in a season - ECHL Independence Examiner (March 31)
  
• Kansas City Mavericks clinch ECHL Mountain Division title with another road win at Wichita - ECHL Independence Examiner (March 26)
  
• Kansas City Mavericks rally from second-period deficit to top Wichita, continue road magic - ECHL Independence Examiner (March 24)
  
• Carriere, Thunder stymie Fuel in 1-0 win - ECHL WTHR (March 7)
  
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