Thunder Grows Missouri/Kansas Rivalry by Taking on Mavericks
Published on November 1, 2011 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
WICHITA, KS - The Thunder takes on rivals the Missouri Mavericks this Friday at INTRUST Bank Arena. The game will be a turning point, as both teams are undefeated this season.
Hockey fans are calling it 'the border war.' And the Thunder is not the only Wichita team to face Missouri this weekend. The Wichita Wings will be playing the Missouri comets on Thursday in Wichita, as well.
Missouri and Kansas have a long history of being sports rivals, with the intense animosity between the KU Jayhawks and the Mizzou Tigers. The bitter rivalry has made its way to Wichita.
Thunder fans and Maverick fans have been taking shots at one another through online fan forums with challenging comments and insults. With all of the intense emotion surrounding these two teams, Friday's game will be one you won't want to miss.
Tickets can be purchased at the INTRUST Bank Arena box office, by calling 755-SEAT or online at www.selectaseat.com. For more information or to purchase season tickets, visit the Thunder website at www.wichitathunder.com .
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