Back-To-Back Championship Teams Elected to Wichita HOF
February 24, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
Wichita, KS (Feb. 24th) - The Wichita Sports Hall of Fame and Museum announced their 2015 Class of Inductees last week and the team category went to the 1993-94 and 1994-95 Wichita Thunder. In just their second and third year of the franchise, Wichita won back-to-back Central Hockey League Championships. The induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 18th at Hillside Christian Church beginning at 2 p.m.
Led by Doug Shedden, the Thunder won two-straight titles and were dominant on home-ice. Between 1993-95, Wichita went 50-10-9 and took first place during the regular season. In 1993-93, the Thunder beat Dallas four games-to-three during the semi-finals and swept the Tulsa Oilers four games-to-none for the their first championship. The following year was much of the same, going 44-18-4 during the regular season and taking the crown with a semi-final win over the Oklahoma City Blazers followed by a four games-to-two victory over San Antonio in the Finals.
The media and past Hall of Fame inductees elected seven of the 2015 inductees while the advisory committee elected the other three plus the team category. For more information on the Wichita Sports Hall of Fame, visit them online at www.wichitahof.com . There is no cost to attend, but fans must make reservations in advance by calling 316-264-5222.
Wichita has a few days off and will get back after it this Friday with the Brampton Beast coming to town for the first time this season. Friday night is the first-ever Adult Jersey give-a-way. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will get this special jersey, courtesy of the Kansas National Guard. Friday is also Wichita State University Night as we help the fans show their Shocker pride. Join the team at Chili's at Central and Maize road afterwards for a post-game party and meet your favorite players.
Individual tickets are on sale now. Don't delay! Tickets can be purchased at the INTRUST Arena Box office, by calling 755-SEAT or go online at www.selectaseat.com. Stay up-to-date on all the news during the season by visiting www.wichitathunder.com.
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