2008–09 Wichita Thunder season

August 2023 2008–09 2008 Wichita Thunder CHL Northern 8th Northwest 4th 20–41–3 11–18–3 9–23–0 168 230 Joel Lomurno Brent Bilodeau Rob Boyle Brad Thompson Britt Brown Arena 5,457 Jason Duda (20) Jason Duda (35) Jason Duda (55) Jason Duda (+8) Andrew Davis (135) 2009–10 The 2008–09 Wichita Thunder season was the 17th season of the CHL franchise in Wichita, Kansas. Rookie coach Brent Bilodeau was hired in mid-June 2008, following the worst season in franchise history.Long Kollen March 1, 2009 Bilodeau wants chance to learn from mistakes https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-bilodeau-wants-chance/184470990/ 2025-11-07 The Wichita Eagle Newspapers.com In 2008–09, the Thunder finished 20–41–3, tying the team record set the previous season for the fewest victories.Long Kollen March 26, 2009 Thunder faces another summer of questions https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-thunder-from-page-1d/184471307/ 2025-11-07 The Wichita Eagle Newspapers.com The 2007–08 and 2008–2009 seasons were the two worst back-to-back seasons in Wichita Thunder history.Long Kollen March 17, 2008 CHL Report: Personnel Failures Haunt Thunder https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-personnel-failures-hau/184470762/ 2025-11-07 Wichita Eagle Newspapers.com 2 Regular season Conference standings Northern Conference GP Games played W Wins L Losses OTL Overtime losses Pts Points GF Goals for GA Goals against y-Colorado Eagles 64 45 15 4 94 275 195 x-Mississippi RiverKings 64 44 17 3 91 242 166 x-Oklahoma City Blazers 64 39 18 7 85 202 158x-Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs 64 39 19 6 84 196 169x-Rocky Mountain Rage 64 32 26 6 70 220 219 e-Rapid City Rush 64 22 33 9 53 183 231e-Tulsa Oilers 64 18 38 8 44 179 270e-Wichita Thunder 64 20 41 3 43 168 230 Note: x - clinched playoff spot; y - clinched conference title; e - eliminated from playoff contention Awards Regular Season Player Award Awarded Tim Boron Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week December 22, 2008 See also 2008–09 CHL season References External links 2008–09 Wichita Thunder season at Hockey Database Category:Wichita Thunder seasons Wich