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April 15, 2018 - After Macon tied the series last night, the series would be decided by a third game at the Macon Coliseum on Sunday. Unfortunately, the Bolts couldn't get any bounces their way, despite putting 40 shots on goal. The Thunderbolts fell 8-0 in the playoff finale.
Despite the early playoff exit, the Thunderbolts had a significant year in their second season. They eclipsed their previous year's wins and points totals with 27 wins and 63 points, moving up from a last place finish in year one. Dylan Clarke led the way with 23 go... Full Story
April 14, 2018 - As the series shifted back to Georgia, the Bolts looked to close out the Challenge Round with a victory to propel them to round two. However, after a strong start, the Mayhem would take over and win 6-1, to force a game three tomorrow afternoon.
John Scorcia scored the lone goal for Evansville, on a power play in the third period, sniping a shot past Charlie Finn to break the shutout, from Dave Williams and Carter Shinkaruk at 13:48. Ryan de Melo finished with 14 saves, and Ian Sylves finished with 9 saves.
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April 13, 2018 - Evansville, Ind: In front of a crowd of 2,674 on a warm Thursday night in Evansville, the Thunderbolts began their quest for the President's Cup on home ice against the defending champions, the Macon Mayhem. In the city's first playoff game in six years, the Bolts would dominate the Mayhem, and win by a 2-1 score, and take a 1-0 series lead back to Macon.
After two scoreless periods, John Scorcia picked up the first goal in Thunderbolts playoff history, 17 seconds into the third period from Jackson Leef and Nick D'Avolio.... Full Story
April 9, 2018 - Evansville, Ind: Evansville Thunderbolts Head Coach Jeff Pyle announced today the team's playoff roster. Jackson Leef has returned to the Thunderbolts from his stint in the ECHL to max out the SPHL's 19-player limit.
Leef is returning after playing 44 games with the Brampton Beast, as well as one game with the AHL's Laval Rocket. The forward tallied 5 goals and 9 assists for 14 points with Brampton.
Teams had to finalize their playoff roster today.
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Thunderbolts Season Ends in Macon
April 15, 2018 - After Macon tied the series last night, the series would be decided by a third game at the Macon Coliseum on Sunday. Unfortunately, the Bolts couldn't get any bounces their way, despite putting 40 shots on goal. The Thunderbolts fell 8-0 in the playoff finale.
Despite the early playoff exit, the Thunderbolts had a significant year in their second season. They eclipsed their previous year's wins and points totals with 27 wins and 63 points, moving up from a last place finish in year one. Dylan Clarke led the way with 23 go... Full StoryMore Evansville Thunderbolts stories below
Scorcia Finds the Net Again During Loss to Mayhem
April 14, 2018 - As the series shifted back to Georgia, the Bolts looked to close out the Challenge Round with a victory to propel them to round two. However, after a strong start, the Mayhem would take over and win 6-1, to force a game three tomorrow afternoon.
John Scorcia scored the lone goal for Evansville, on a power play in the third period, sniping a shot past Charlie Finn to break the shutout, from Dave Williams and Carter Shinkaruk at 13:48. Ryan de Melo finished with 14 saves, and Ian Sylves finished with 9 saves.
Game three ... Full StoryThunderbolts Shoot Down Mayhem, 2-1
April 13, 2018 - Evansville, Ind: In front of a crowd of 2,674 on a warm Thursday night in Evansville, the Thunderbolts began their quest for the President's Cup on home ice against the defending champions, the Macon Mayhem. In the city's first playoff game in six years, the Bolts would dominate the Mayhem, and win by a 2-1 score, and take a 1-0 series lead back to Macon.
After two scoreless periods, John Scorcia picked up the first goal in Thunderbolts playoff history, 17 seconds into the third period from Jackson Leef and Nick D'Avolio.... Full StoryPyle Finalizes Playoff Roster
April 9, 2018 - Evansville, Ind: Evansville Thunderbolts Head Coach Jeff Pyle announced today the team's playoff roster. Jackson Leef has returned to the Thunderbolts from his stint in the ECHL to max out the SPHL's 19-player limit.
Leef is returning after playing 44 games with the Brampton Beast, as well as one game with the AHL's Laval Rocket. The forward tallied 5 goals and 9 assists for 14 points with Brampton.
Teams had to finalize their playoff roster today.
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- Thunderbolts Season Ends in Macon - April 15, 2018
- Scorcia Finds the Net Again During Loss to Mayhem - April 14, 2018
- Thunderbolts Shoot Down Mayhem, 2-1 - April 13, 2018
- Pyle Finalizes Playoff Roster - April 9, 2018
- Thunderbolts Ready to Take on Mayhem in First Round - April 9, 2018
- Thunderbolts Barrage Marksmen in Overtime Loss - April 8, 2018
- Thunderbolts Overtake Mayhem in Overtime - April 7, 2018
- Tonight's Matchup against Fayetteville Postponed until Sunday - April 6, 2018
- Thunderbolts Midweek Report: Thunderbolts Finish off Regular Season this Weekend - April 5, 2018
- Thunderbolts to Host SPHL Playoff Selection Party - April 4, 2018
- Sylves Makes 21 Saves in Loss in Knoxville - March 31, 2018
- Lazorko's Late Tally Defeats the Ice Bears - March 30, 2018
- Thunderbolts Midweek Report: Deresky Returns in Time for Playoffs - March 29, 2018
- De Melo Makes 32 Saves in Loss to Rivermen - March 25, 2018
- Thunderbolts Punch Ticket to Playoffs with Sweep of Ice Flyers - March 24, 2018
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| Sun., Apr 15 | L | Evansville 0 at Macon 8 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
| Sat., Apr 14 | L | Evansville 1 at Macon 6 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
| Thu., Apr 12 | W | Macon 1 at Evansville 2 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
| Sun., Apr 8 | L | Fayetteville 3 at Evansville 2 | Final (OT) |
| Sat., Apr 7 | W | Evansville 3 at Macon 2 | Final (OT) |
| Fri., Apr 6 | Fayetteville at Evansville | Ppd. | |
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Evansville Thunderbolts Headlines
- Mayhem in SPHL semifnal after beating Evansville - SPHL Macon Telegraph (April 16)
- Thunderbolts fall to Macon, historic season comes to an end - SPHL WEHT (April 16)
- Mayhem Explode for 8 Goals to Cruise Past Evansville in Game 3 - SPHL WMAZ (April 16)
- Macon Mayhem eliminate Evansville Thunderbolts from SPHL Playoffs - SPHL Evansville Courier & Press (April 16)
- Macon Mayhem even up series with Evansville Thunderbolts - SPHL Evansville Courier & Press (April 15)
- Mayhem Stay Alive and Force Game Three against Evansville - SPHL WMAZ (April 15)
- Evansville Thunderbolts defeat Macon in playoff opener - SPHL Evansville Courier & Press (April 13)
- Thunderbolts win opening game of SPHL playoffs - SPHL WEHT (April 13)
- Driscoll, Thunderbolts eager to begin series against Macon Mayhem - SPHL Evansville Courier & Press (April 11)
- Macon Mayhem select Thunderbolts in SPHL Challenge Round - SPHL WEHT (April 9)
- Marksmen win final game - SPHL Fayetteville Observer (April 9)
- Thunderbolts improve on ice, struggle in the stands - SPHL Evansville Courier & Press (April 7)
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