2011–12 Wichita Thunder season

Central Hockey League August 2023 2011–12 2011 Wichita Thunder CHL 1st Berry 1st 44-19-3 24-8-1 20-11-2 231 181 Joel Lomurno Kevin McClelland Jason Duda Daniel Tetrault Andrew MartensColin Hemingway Intrust Bank Arena 6,249 Matt Robinson (34) Matt Summers (42) Matt Summers (61) Jarred Mohr (+22) Alex Bourret (168) Adam Russo (27) Adam Russo (2.61) 2010–11 2012–13 Governor's Cup Yes The 2011–12 Wichita Thunder season was the 20th season of the Central Hockey League (CHL) franchise in Wichita, Kansas. 2 Off-season During the off-season the Thunder were purchased by Steven Brothers Sports Management, LLC from long time owner Horn Chen.Thunder Purchased by Local Brothers http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/article1247.html May 12, 2012 August 9, 2011 Wichita Thunder https://archive.today/20130209073621/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/article1247.html February 9, 2013 dead mdy-all The Thunder resigned eight players from the 2010-11 season. Regular season Conference standings right|thumb|The Wichita Thunder's 20th Anniversary logo WIC Awards and records right|thumb|Thunder forward #22 Erick Lizon Awards Regular Season Player Award AwardedBrett HemingwayBrett Hemingway Named CHL Player of the Week http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/CHL_News/article1283.html October 29, 2011 October 24, 2011 Wichita Thunder https://web.archive.org/web/20120402234839/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/CHL_News/article1283.html April 2, 2012 dead mdy-all Oakley CHL Player of the Week October 24, 2011Matt SummersSummers Named CHL Player of the Month http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/CHL_News/article1290.html November 2, 2011 November 2, 2011 Wichita Thunder https://web.archive.org/web/20120402234847/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/CHL_News/article1290.html April 2, 2012 dead mdy-all Sher-Wood CHL Player of the Month (October) November 2, 2011Adam RussoRusso Named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/CHL_News/article1313.html November 27, 2011 November 27, 2011 Wichita Thunder https://web.archive.org/web/20120414235044/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/CHL_News/article1313.html April 14, 2012 dead mdy-all Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week November 27, 2011 Thomas BeauregardWichita’s Thomas Beauregard Named Oakley CHL Player of the Week http://www.centralhockeyleague.com/pressroom/news/index.html?article_id=7345 May 11, 2012 December 19, 2011 Central Hockey League https://web.archive.org/web/20120128195800/http://centralhockeyleague.com/pressroom/news/index.html?article_id=7345 January 28, 2012 dead mdy-all Oakley CHL Player of the Week December 19, 2011Adam RussoWichita’s Adam Russo Named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week http://www.centralhockeyleague.com/pressroom/news/index.html?article_id=7348 May 11, 2012 December 20, 2011 Central Hockey League https://web.archive.org/web/20120128202140/http://centralhockeyleague.com/pressroom/news/index.html?article_id=7348 January 28, 2012 dead mdy-all Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week December 20, 2011Matt SummersWichita’s Matt Summers Named Oakley CHL Player of the Week http://www.centralhockeyleague.com/pressroom/news/index.html?article_id=7438 May 11, 2012 January 2, 2012 Central Hockey League https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030124/http://www.centralhockeyleague.com/pressroom/news/index.html?article_id=7438 March 4, 2016 dead mdy-all Oakley CHL Player of the Week January 2, 2012 Alex BourretWichita’s Alex Bourret Named Sher-Wood/CHL Player of the Month http://www.centralhockeyleague.com/pressroom/news/index.html?article_id=7462 May 11, 2012 January 5, 2012 Central Hockey League https://web.archive.org/web/20160304043341/http://www.centralhockeyleague.com/pressroom/news/index.html?article_id=7462 March 4, 2016 dead mdy-all Sher-Wood CHL Player of the Month (December) January 5, 2012Matt RobinsonWichita’s Matt Robinson Named Oakley CHL Player of the Week http://www.centralhockeyleague.com/pressroom/news/index.html?article_id=7814 May 11, 2012 February 20, 2012 Central Hockey League https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054839/http://www.centralhockeyleague.com/pressroom/news/index.html?article_id=7814 March 4, 2016 dead mdy-all Oakley CHL Player of the Week February 20, 2012 Transactions The Thunder were involved in the following transactions during the 2011–12 season. Trades June 16, 2011Thunder acquires goaltender from Allen http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/Press_Releases/article1240.html June 16, 2011 June 16, 2011 Wichita Thunder https://web.archive.org/web/20110724224338/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/Press_Releases/article1240.html 24 July 2011 dead dmy-all To Allen Americans:Kory ScoranSteve KaunistoTroy Schwab To Wichita: Chris Whitley July 29, 2011Thunder Acquires Russo from Mallards http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/Press_Releases/article1243.html August 14, 2011 July 29, 2011 Wichita Thunder https://web.archive.org/web/20110912013218/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/Press_Releases/article1243.html September 12, 2011 dead mdy-all To Quad City Mallards:Future Considerations To Wichita: Adam Russo September 28, 2011Thunder Makes Trade, Adds Former NHL 1st Rounder http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/article1262.html October 20, 2011 September 28, 2011 Wichita Thunder dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111105114434/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/article1262.html November 5, 2011 To Fort Wayne Komets:Jesse Bennefield To Wichita: Craig CesconFuture Considerations October 19, 2011Thunder Trades for Defenseman http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/article1277.html October 20, 2011 October 19, 2011 Wichita Thunder https://web.archive.org/web/20120402234808/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/article1277.html April 2, 2012 dead mdy-all To Rapid City Rush:Future Considerations To Wichita: Jarred Mohr October 20, 2011Thunder Makes Trade, Finalizes Roster http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/article1278.html October 22, 2011 October 20, 2011 Wichita Thunder https://web.archive.org/web/20120402234812/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/article1278.html April 2, 2012 dead mdy-all To Bloomington Blaze:Craig CesconMatt Whitehead To Wichita: Future Considerations November 17, 2011Gems Acquire Tim Kraus from Wichita http://www.centralhockeyleague.com/pressroom/news/index.html?article_id=7124 March 11, 2012 November 17, 2011 Central Hockey League https://web.archive.org/web/20120307105418/http://centralhockeyleague.com/pressroom/news/index.html?article_id=7124 March 7, 2012 dead mdy-all To Dayton Gems: Tim Kraus To Wichita: Future Considerations January 2, 2012Summers Named CHL Player of the Week; Richards Traded to Dayton http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/article1356.html March 11, 2012 January 2, 2012 Wichita Thunder https://archive.today/20130209194255/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/article1356.html February 9, 2013 dead mdy-all To Dayton Gems: Robin Richards To Wichita: Future Considerations Free agents acquired Player Former team Date Erick LizonThunder re-signs Martens, adds Lizon http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/Press_Releases/article1244.html August 9, 2011 August 5, 2011 Wichita Thunder https://web.archive.org/web/20110911182828/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/Press_Releases/article1244.html September 11, 2011 dead mdy-all Bakersfield Condors August 5, 2011 Brett HemingwayThunder adds Goaltender, Fraternal Scoring Duo http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/Press_Releases/article1248.html September 3, 2011 August 12, 2011 Wichita Thunder https://web.archive.org/web/20110911135913/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/Press_Releases/article1248.html September 11, 2011 dead mdy-all Belfast Giants August 12, 2011 Colin Hemingway Belfast Giants August 12, 2011 Thomas BeauregardThunder bolsters offense, defense with key additions http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/article1256.html October 22, 2011 September 7, 2011 Wichita Thunder https://web.archive.org/web/20120402234816/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/article1256.html April 2, 2012 dead mdy-all Rosenborg IHK September 7, 2011 Tim Kraus Las Vegas Wranglers September 7, 2011 Matt Summers Mississippi Riverkings September 7, 2011 Ryan MacDonald Lausitzer Füchse September 7, 2011 Justin SawyerThunder re-signs Greene, Donaghy, Richards; Adds two Newcomers http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/article1259.html October 22, 2011 September 21, 2011 Wichita Thunder dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120402234821/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/article1259.html April 2, 2012 Odessa Jackalopes September 21, 2011Alex Bourret Ontario Reign September 28, 2011Justin HofstetterThunder Adds Four More to Roster http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/article1265.html October 23, 2011 October 5, 2011 Wichita Thunder https://web.archive.org/web/20111105123949/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/article1265.html November 5, 2011 dead mdy-all HYC Herentals October 5, 2011Kevin SeibelThunder finds a way http://www.kansas.com/2011/11/10/2096779/thunder-finds-a-way.html November 14, 2011 November 10, 2011 Wichita Thunder https://web.archive.org/web/20111113170628/http://www.kansas.com/2011/11/10/2096779/thunder-finds-a-way.html November 13, 2011 dead Rødovre Mighty Bulls November 9, 2011Francis TrudelThunder add another defenseman http://articles.kwch.com/2012-01-27/allen-americans_30672408 May 29, 2012 January 27, 2012 KWCH https://archive.today/20120709141526/http://articles.kwch.com/2012-01-27/allen-americans_30672408 July 9, 2012 dead mdy-all Sheffield Steelers January 27, 2012Kevin YoungThunder Add Experienced Defenseman for Playoff Run http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/Press_Releases/article1439.html May 29, 2012 March 22, 2012 Wichita Thunder https://web.archive.org/web/20120315221552/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/Press_Releases/article1439.html March 15, 2012 dead mdy-all Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey March 12, 2012Garett BembridgeThunder Add Former Idaho Steelhead for Stretch Run http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/Press_Releases/article1456.html May 28, 2012 March 22, 2012 Wichita Thunder https://web.archive.org/web/20140407075753/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/Press_Releases/article1456.html April 7, 2014 dead mdy-all HC Valpellice March 22, 2012 Free agents lost Player New team Date A.J. Gale Hvidovre June 5, 2011 Mike Looby Geleen Eaters July 13, 2011 Jason GouletSundogs Add to Defense with Goulet, Crum http://www.arizonasundogs.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=2351 August 9, 2011 August 9, 2011 Arizona Sundogs dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110928182424/http://www.arizonasundogs.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=2351 September 28, 2011 Arizona Sundogs August 9, 2011Bobby Hughes Tilburg Trappers August 24, 2011 Players re-signed Player Date Daniel TetraultThunder sign key players http://www.kansas.com/2011/07/15/1934270/thunder-sign-key-players.html July 15, 2011 July 15, 2011 Wichita Eagle https://web.archive.org/web/20110830143552/http://www.kansas.com/2011/07/15/1934270/thunder-sign-key-players.html August 30, 2011 dead July 15, 2011 Matt Robinson July 15, 2011 Aaron DavisThunder re-signs three, unveils new logo http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/Press_Releases/article1241.html July 18, 2011 July 16, 2011 Wichita Thunder https://web.archive.org/web/20110910064836/http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/Press_Releases/article1241.html September 10, 2011 dead mdy-all July 16, 2011 Andrew Martens August 5, 2011 Travis Wight September 7, 2011 Chris Greene September 21, 2011 Robin Richards September 21, 2011 Dustin Donaghy September 21, 2011 Lost via retirement PlayerBrent CullatonMarty Magers Lost via Waivers Player Date New team Justin Hofstetter November 9, 2011 Quad City Mallards Roster yes Thomas Beauregard 28 RW Canada R 1986 2 9 2011 Montreal, Quebec Thunder no Garett Bembridge 39 RW Canada R 1981 7 6 2012 Melfort, Saskatchewan Thunder no Alex Bourret 13 RW Canada L 1986 10 6 2011 Drummondville, Quebec Thunder no A Chris Chappell Chris Chappell (ice hockey) 10 LW Canada L 1988 3 21 2011 Pickering, Ontario Rangers no Scott Darling Scott Darling (ice hockey) 30 G United States L 1988 12 22 2012 Lemont, Illinois RiverKings no Aaron Davis Aaron Davis (ice hockey) 40 C United States L 1979 7 23 2010 Dearborn Heights, Michigan Thunder no Dustin Donaghy 81 LW Canada L 1989 4 7 2011 Cranbrook, British Columbia Thunder no RG Flath 18 C United States R 1984 10 12 2011 Park City, Utah Thunder no Chris Greene Chris Greene (ice hockey) 19 C United States R 1985 11 24 2010 Massena, New York Thunder no A Brett Hemingway 23 RW Canada R 1983 9 28 2011 Surrey, British Columbia Thunder no Colin Hemingway 12 LW Canada R 1980 8 12 2011 Regina, Saskatchewan Thunder no Justin Hofstetter 3 D Canada L 1986 2 11 2011 Bright, Ontario Thunder no Bryan Hogan 30 G United States R 1988 12 27 2012 Highland, Michigan Thunder no Tim Kraus 18 C USA R 1987 2 21 2011 Garden Grove, California Thunder no Erick Lizon 22 RW Canada R 1985 11 29 2011 Kitchener, Ontario Thunder no Ryan MacDonald Ryan MacDonald (ice hockey) 30 G Canada R 1985 4 29 2011 Chesley, Ontario Thunder no Andrew Martens 55 D Canada L 1981 7 5 2010 Calgary, Alberta Thunder no A T.J. Miller T.J. Miller (ice hockey) 39 D United States L 1986 9 15 2012 Placentia, California Thunder no Jarred Mohr 26 D Canada L 1985 1 13 2011 Regina, Saskatchewan Thunder no Robin Richards 52 LW Canada L 1985 3 31 2010 Winnipeg, Manitoba Thunder no Matt Robinson Matt Robinson (ice hockey) 16 LW Canada L 1985 8 13 2010 South Surrey, British Columbia Thunder no Adam Russo 1 G Canada L 1983 4 12 2011 Montreal, Quebec Thunder no Justin Sawyer 29 D Canada L 1985 10 18 2011 Oshawa, Ontario Thunder no Kevin Seibel 5 D Canada L 1983 3 8 2011 Swift Current, Saskatchewan Thunder no Matt Summers 91 C USA L 1986 7 15 2011 Savage, Minnesota Thunder no Daniel Tetrault 7 D Canada R 1979 9 4 2010 La Broquerie, Manitoba Thunder no C Francis Trudel 3 D Canada R 1983 6 16 2012 Drummondville, Quebec Thunder no Travis Wight 27 D Canada L 1982 4 4 2010 Fannystelle, Manitoba Thunder no Kevin Young Kevin Young (ice hockey) 12 D Canada R 1982 7 16 2012 White Rock, British Columbia Thunder no |} See also 2011–12 CHL season References 2 External links 2011–12 Wichita Thunder season at Pointstreak Wichita Thunder season, 2011-12 Category:Wichita Thunder seasons