2002–03 Wichita Thunder season

August 2023 The 2002–03 Wichita Thunder season was the 11th season of the CHL franchise in Wichita, Kansas. It was Derek Laxdal's first season as coach.Long Kollen March 17, 2003 Thunder ends season with a loss https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-thunder-ends-season-wi/184415136/ 2025-11-06 The Wichita Eagle Newspapers.com The Thunder had a promising start to the season, fell apart mid-way through, and improved to 8–7 in its final 15 games. Nevertheless, the team finished 21–26–7, recording its fewest wins in the history of the club. In March 2003, Tom Gomes was honored as the Central Hockey League player of the month.Long Kollen March 9, 2003 Thunder has fun in rout of Fort Worth https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-thunder-has-fun-in-rou/184415066/ 2025-11-06 The Wichita Eagle Newspapers.com Regular season Division standings Northwest Division GP Games played W Wins L Losses OTL Overtime loss SOL Shootout loss GF Goals for GA Goals against Pts Points Oklahoma City Blazers 64 37 20 1 6 225 196 81 Amarillo Gorillas 64 39 23 2 0 205 176 80 Tulsa Oilers 64 37 22 3 2 218 195 79 Wichita Thunder 64 21 36 5 2 216 261 49 See also 2002–03 CHL season References Category:Wichita Thunder seasons Wich