Thunder almost off the roof
March 16, 2006 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
WICHITA, KS- With still two days until Saturday's game with the Oklahoma City Blazers, less than 900 tickets remain, the Thunder office announced today.
Over 8,600 tickets have been sold, just under 2000 since Sonic Thunder Dog was lifted to the roof of the Wichita Ice Center on Monday at 8:15 a.m. Thunder Dog has lived on the roof 24 hours a day this week and will remain there until Saturday's game is completely sold out. Thunder Dog has been on the roof for over 74 straight hours. Check the counter, updated three times a day, at www.wichitathunder.com for the total tickets sold and remaining.
The Thunder intend to fill the Kansas Coliseum with 9,700 fans, breaking the Thunder single-game record of 9,698, set back on Saturday, January 14th, 1995 vs. Oklahoma City, a 6-5 Thunder victory. The Thunder have sold out 11 games in their 14-year history.
All fans in attendance will receive a pair of Thunder Stix, courtesy of KAKE TV-10 and Cox Communications. The game will mark the Blazers first trip back to Wichita, since Thunder All-Star Travis Clayton was injured by Oklahoma City defenseman Tyler Fleck. Clayton missed six games, while Fleck was suspended by the CHL for 10 games. The Thunder will be wearing special green jerseys, sponsored by the Ameristar Casino in Kansas City. A live jersey auction will be held on the ice following the game, with all proceeds donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
Prior to the game, fans can "Bash a Blazer for a Buck", as a car, painted in Blazers colors, will be placed outside the front of the Kansas Coliseum, courtesy of Stoner's Body Shop in Valley Center. For a $1, fans can take their best whack at the car with a sledgehammer. Numerous other promotions will take place on Saturday. Click on the "Pack the House Night" logo on the Thunder website for all the details.
The Thunder, currently tied with Oklahoma City for second place in the Northwest Division, will return to action on Friday at Bossier-Shreveport. Face-off is set for 7:05 p.m. Wichita's magic number to clinch a playoff spot for the third straight season is just three points. To order tickets, book your group outing or for more information, call the Thunder office at 264-GOAL or visit our website at www.wichitathunder.com.
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