Thunder ranked number one in pro hockey
Published on November 24, 2004 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder took over the top spot in pro hockey today, according to Inthecrease' minor league top 20 poll.
Inthecrease.com provides the most comprehensive coverage of minor league hockey and ranks the 87 pro teams from the Central Hockey League (CHL), East Coast Hockey League (ECHL), United Hockey League (UHL) and American Hockey League (AHL) weekly. The Thunder have been ranked in the top three in the previous three polls this season, before finally taking over the number one spot this week with a CHL-best record of 10-2-0.
From www.inthecrease.com : (the complete poll can be viewed here- (http://inthecrease.com/top20/11232004.cfm)
1. Wichita Thunder - CHL
LAST WEEK: 3
The first thing that comes to my mind when I think about the Thunder is the Calgary Flames. Just like that club the Thunder have one dangerous line, a trade-acquired hot young goaltender and the rest of the roster buys into coach Derek Laxdal's program.
The Thunder continue their six-game road trip tonight at 7:05 p.m. versus the Topeka Tarantulas, before playing a pair of games at the Colorado Eagles on Friday and Saturday night. At 5-0-0, the Thunder are now the only undefeated team in the CHL on the road. Dating back to last year, the Thunder have won their last six regular season road games, tying a franchise-record.
The Thunder will finally return home on Saturday, December 4th to host the Amarillo Gorillas. Former WWE three-time World Champion Mick Foley "aka Mankind" will be on hand to sign autographs.
Corporate packages and season tickets for the 2004-05 campaign are also still on sale. To order your tickets or for more information, call the Thunder office at 264-GOAL or visit our website at www.wichitathunder.com.
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- Festival Tree of Lights - Corpus Christi IceRays
- Bucks Split Pair Over Weekend - Laredo Bucks
- Ice Bats Take Pilgrim-age to Amarillo - Austin Ice Bats
- PGA superstar Ryan Palmer to drop the puck Saturday when the Gorillas host Rio Grande Valley - Amarillo Gorillas
- Cotton Kings to Help Salvation Army - Lubbock Cotton Kings
- Thunder ranked number one in pro hockey - Wichita Thunder
- Lubbock @ Rio Grande Valley Game Night Preview - Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees
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