Thunder Renews Rivalry Tonight vs. Allen
December 9, 2021 - ECHL (ECHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Edmonton Oilers, AHL's Bakersfield Condors and powered by Toyota, begins a three-game series against Allen tonight at INTRUST Bank Arena.
Tonight is the sixth meeting in the season-series and first in almost a month. Wichita swept Allen back in November, winning on November 12, 6-2, and taking a 2-1 victory on November 14 at CUTX Arena. Overall, the Thunder are 3-2 this season against the Americans.
Allen has struggled over the last 10 games, going 3-6-1 over that span. The Americans have been better this year away from home, going 4-4-1 on the road and just 1-4-2 at home. Allen has given up the most goals in the division, allowing 70 this year and scoring 49. The Americans sit in seventh place in the Mountain Division with 13 points.
Wichita is +10 in goal-differential and looking to improve on a 6-3-1 record at home. The Thunder have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last 10 contests, going 8-1-1 over that span. Wichita is tied for third in the Mountain with 21 points.
Chad Costello leads the Americans with 18 points in 16 games. Spencer Asuchak is second with 17 points. Jay Dickman leads Wichita with 19 points. Peter Crinella and Brayden Watts are tied for second with 15 points.
Single game tickets are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at the Wichita Thunder office located at 505 W. Maple, Suite 100, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On weekday game days, the Thunder office closes at 4 p.m. Click here to purchase online!
Fans can also purchase tickets at the Select-A-Seat Box Office at INTRUST Bank Arena Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and starting at noon on weekend game days.
Season tickets for the 2021-22 season are still available. Join Thunder Nation today and lock in your seat(s) for all 36 home games at INTRUST Bank Arena.
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