Thunderbolts Rally to Earn Point in Shootout Loss to Storm

February 28, 2026 - Moline, Ill.: Down 2-1 and no further behind thanks to great goaltending from Cody Karpinski, the Thunderbolts rallied to force overtime and shootout, however the Thunderbolts shootout woes continued as they fell short, 3-2 Storm the final score in Moline on Saturday night. The Thunderbolts' next home game at Ford Center will be on Sunday, March 8th against the Macon Mayhem at 3:00pm CT. In the final game of 6 for the Thunderbolts in a grueling 9-day span, the Thunderbolts managed to open the... Full Story

Thunderbolts Win Streak Ends at Five Games with Loss to Storm

February 27, 2026 - Evansville, In.: Tough puck luck and strong Storm goaltending cost the Thunderbolts as they fell short against Quad City, 4-1 Storm the final score on Friday night at Ford Center, ending Evansville's win streak at five games. The Thunderbolts' next home game at Ford Center will be on Sunday, March 8th against the Macon Mayhem at 3:00pm CT. Quad City grabbed the opening lead with the first period's only goal, a net-front redirection on a power play by Davis Kirkendall at 9:20. In the second pe... Full Story

Thunderbolts Hold off Bulls for Fifth Straight Win

February 27, 2026 - Pelham, Ala.: Behind four goals in the first period, the Thunderbolts made their lead stick as they defeated the Birmingham Bulls for their fifth consecutive victory, 4-3 the final score in Pelham on Thursday night. The Thunderbolts' next home game at Ford Center will be on Saturday, February 27th against the Quad City Storm at 7:00pm CT. It was wide open hockey in the first period, with Evansville striking first only 2:40 into the game as Eelis Laaksonen scored on a rebound from John Woernle... Full Story

Thunderbolts Host Quad City for Star Wars Night this Friday

February 25, 2026 - Evansville, In.: Following an outstanding three-game weekend sweep of the top-seeded Rivermen and now winners of 6 of their last 7 games, the Thunderbolts look to keep the wins coming as they get set to host the Quad City Storm this Friday night at Ford Center for Star Wars Night. Week In Review: In Peoria on Friday, the Thunderbolts defeated the Rivermen 3-2 behind goals from Matthew Hobbs, Aiden MacIntosh, and Myles Abbate. Back at Ford Center on Saturday, the Thunderbolts shut out the R... Full Story

• Thunderbolts Host Quad City for Star Wars Night this Friday - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL) February 25
• McCarthy Signed by Detroit Tigers - Evansville Otters (FL) February 25
• Thunderbolts Move into Second Place with Sweep of Rivermen - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL) February 22
• Thunderbolts Earn Third-Straight Home Shutout, 3-0, over Peoria - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL) February 21
• Thunderbolts Outlast Rivermen in Peoria with 3-2 Win - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL) February 20
• Thunderbolts Prepare for Weekend Tripleheader against Peoria - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL) February 17
• Otters Unveil 2026 Promotion Schedule - Evansville Otters (FL) February 17
• Thunderbolts Earn Second-Straight Home Shutout Victory - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL) February 13
• Thunderbolts Host Havoc this Friday for Jurassic Night - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL) February 10
• Trio of Fresh Faces Added to 2026 Otters - Evansville Otters (FL) February 10
• Thunderbolts Come up Just Short in Rematch with Mayhem - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL) February 7
• Chapman's Two Goals Lead Thunderbolts over Mayhem - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL) February 6
• Returning Duo Added to 2026 Squad - Evansville Otters (FL) February 5
• Kristian Stead, Thunderbolts Shut out Rivermen 2-0 - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL) February 5
• Thunderbolts Set to Host Rivermen for Whiteout Wednesday - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL) February 3
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February 28	SPHL	Evansville 2 at Quad City 3	Final (SO)
February 27	SPHL	Quad City 4 at Evansville 1	Final
February 26	SPHL	Evansville 4 at Birmingham 3	Final
February 22	SPHL	Peoria 1 at Evansville 2	Final
February 21	SPHL	Peoria 0 at Evansville 3	Final
February 20	SPHL	Evansville 3 at Peoria 2	Final
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• Storm pull out huge win over Thunderbolts in shootout - SPHL Quad City Times (March 1)
• Rivermen battle Evansville at Carver Arena - SPHL Peoria Journal Star (February 21)
• Thunderbolts shut out the Rivermen, on Whiteout Night - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (February 5)
• CJ Walker’s two goals gives Bulls revenge win over Thunderbolts - SPHL Shelby County Reporter (February 4)
• Storm progress up the SPHL standings during wild weekend - SPHL Quad City Times (January 5)
• Storm beat Thunderbolts 3-1 - SPHL KWQC (January 5)
• Third-period explosion carries Storm past Thunderbolts - SPHL Quad City Times (January 3)
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