Meet the Team-Muskegon Thunder

May 8, 2009 - Indoor Football League (IFL) News Release

Location: Muskegon, MI

Arena: L. C. Walker Arena

Mascot: Boomer

Colors: Carolina Blue and Navy

Year Franchise Began: 2007-8 CIFL 2009 IFL

Championships: None

Owner: Don & Julia Pringle

GM: Don Pringle

Head Coach: Anthony Parker

Conference: United

Division: Atlantic

Rival: Saginaw Sting - West vs. East

Name of Dance Team: None

Where did team name come from: We wanted something powerful. We have some very big storms roll in from across Lake Michigan and thus the Thunder was born.

Three Players to Watch: RB Reggie Frazier, OL TJ Watkins & LB Tersee Nande

Interesting fact about your team: Small town family owned team.

Charity Affiliation: No more sidelines through Adam D. Pringle memorial.

What do players do in their off hours? Families and work, most of team live out of town

Most prolific player in team history: Charleston Hughes went to CFL

Any celebrities who are fans of your team: All our fans are celebrities

What is one interesting thing that a fan may not know about the Muskegon Thunder? Owners wash clothes, put down the field, run water at practice!

Other careers of some of the players: Social workers, Teachers, EMT, Case Manager for the state

Interesting story about the team: Superstitions of the players, like wearing the same clothes.

Players "Must Have's" on Road trips: Drinks, Snacks & Movies

Team Motto: Let the Thunder Roll!!!

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