2010–11 Wichita Thunder season

2010–11 Wichita Thunder
ConferenceTurner
2010–11 record34-26-6
Home record20-9-4
Road record14-17-2
Goals for249
Goals against231
Team information
General managerJoel Lomurno
CoachKevin McClelland
Assistant coachJason Duda
CaptainDaniel Tetrault
Alternate captainsLance Galbraith
Andrew Martens
ArenaIntrust Bank Arena
Average attendance5,342
Team leaders
GoalsMatt Robinson (39)
AssistsAaron Davis (46)
PointsJesse Bennefield (75)
Penalty minutesRobin Richards (189)
Plus/minusJesse Bennefield (+19)
WinsMarc-Antonie Gelinas (25)
Goals against averageMarc-Antonie Gelinas (2.90)

The 2010–11 Wichita Thunder season was the 19th season of the CHL franchise in Wichita, Kansas.

Off-season

On April 27, 2010, the Wichita Thunder announced that they hired Kevin McClelland as the new head coach and they also announced that Jason Duda would be the new assistant coach.[1] The Thunder overhauled their roster with only three players returning, Ian Keserich, Jason Woll, and Bobby Hughes.

Regular season

Conference standings

Turner Conference GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
y-Rapid City Rush 66 40 22 4 210 200 84
x-Colorado Eagles 66 40 22 4 250 199 84
x-Bloomington PrairieThunder 66 37 22 7 188 189 81
x-Missouri Mavericks 66 37 23 6 213 173 80
x-Wichita Thunder 66 34 26 6 249 231 74
x-Fort Wayne Komets 66 31 27 8 187 204 70
x-Quad City Mallards 66 34 31 1 186 182 69
x-Dayton Gems 66 32 29 5 201 200 69
Evansville IceMen 66 21 32 13 181 242 55

x – Qualified for playoffs; y – Won division; z – Won regular season league title After games of March 27, 2011


Schedule and results

Pre-season

Regular season

2010–11 Game Log

Legend:   Win (2 points)   Loss (0 points)   Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)

Playoffs

The Wichita Thunder qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2007.[2] They lost the opening round best-of-five series against the Missouri Mavericks 2 - 3.[3]

Awards and records

The Wichita Thunder playing the Tulsa Oilers on October 16, 2010.

Awards

Regular Season
Player Award Awarded
Steve Kaunisto Oakley CHL Player of the Week November 1, 2010
Matt Robinson All-Star Game representative December 29, 2010
A.J. Gale Sher-Wood CHL Player of the Month (December) January 6, 2011
Jesse Bennefield Oakley CHL Player of the Week January 24, 2011
Marc-Antoine Gelinas Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week March 15, 2011

Milestones

Regular Season
Player Milestone Reached
Chris Moran 1st professional Assist
1st professional Point		 October 23, 2010
Chris Moran 1st professional Goal October 31, 2010
Daniel Tetrault 100th professional Goal December 10, 2010

Transactions

The Thunder have been involved in the following transactions during the 2010–11 season.

Trades
September 1, 2010 To Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees:
Tomas Klempa 		To Wichita:
Jesse Bennefield
September 9, 2010 To Laredo Bucks:
Ryan Campbell 		To Wichita:
Eric Giosa
September 9, 2010 To Quad City Mallards:
Jason Reese
Eric Giosa 		To Wichita:
Jason Goulet
November 8, 2010 To Laredo Bucks:
Future Considerations 		To Wichita:
Matt Robinson
January 14, 2011 To Allen Americans:
Future Considerations 		To Wichita:
Dustin Donaghy
Player signings
Player Former team Date
Andrew Martens[4] Ontario Reign May 29, 2010
Kory Scoran[4] Tilburg Trappers May 29, 2010
Daniel Tetrault [5] Port Huron Icehawks July 16, 2010
Lance Galbraith[5] Utah Grizzlies July 16, 2010
Aaron Davis [6] Tulsa Oilers July 30, 2010
Matt Hubbauer[6] Sheffield Steelers July 30, 2010
Ryan Hand[7] Reading Royals August 12, 2010
Peter Stevens[7] Sarnia Sting August 12, 2010
Chris Greene[8] Mississippi Surge September 3, 2010
Brent Cullaton[9] Laredo Bucks September 11, 2010
Chris Falloon[9] Rapid City Rush September 11, 2010
Travis Wight[10] Nijmegen Devils September 18, 2010
Marty Magers Tulsa Oilers September 28, 2010
A.J. Gale Texas Brahmas October 13, 2010
Chris Moran Niagara University October 20, 2010
Troy Schwab Johnstown Chiefs October 20, 2010
Steven Kaunisto Reading Royals October 20, 2010
Mike Looby Laredo Bucks November 5, 2010
Robin Richards Toledo Walleye November 27, 2010
Players re-signed
Player Date
Ian Keserich July 30, 2010
Jason Woll[8] September 3, 2010
Bobby Hughes September 11, 2010
Lost via waivers
Player Date
Jason Woll October 19, 2010
Peter Stevens October 25, 2010
Ian Keserich November 4, 2010
Chris Falloon November 9, 2010
Chris Moran November 26, 2010
Ryan Hand January 15, 2011

Roster

No. Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace
21 Canada Jesse Bennefield RW R 43 2010 Calgary, Alberta
23 Canada Brent Cullaton LW L 50 2010 Petawawa, Ontario
40 United States Aaron Davis C L 45 2010 Dearborn Heights, Michigan
18 United States Dustin Donaghy LW L 35 2011 Cranbrook, British Columbia
71 Canada Lance Galbraith (A) RW L 44 2010 Brampton, Ontario
22 Canada A.J. Gale LW L 37 2010 Nanaimo, British Columbia
30 Canada Marc-Antoine Gelinas G L 35 2010 Saint-Étienne-de-Lauzon, Quebec
29 Canada Jason Goulet D L 41 2010 Winnipeg, Manitoba
19 United States Chris Greene C R 39 2010 Massena, New York
10 Canada Matt Hubbauer Injured Reserve C L 42 2010 Winnipeg, Manitoba
91 Canada Bobby Hughes Injured Reserve C L 37 2010 Richmond Hill, Ontario
6 United States Steven Kaunisto D L 38 2010 Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
4 Canada Mike Looby Injured Reserve D L 39 2010 Brampton, Ontario
56 United States Marty Magers G L 41 2010 Plainfield, Illinois
55 Canada Andrew Martens (A) D L 43 2010 Calgary, Alberta
24 Canada Robin Richards LW L 39 2010 Winnipeg, Manitoba
16 Canada Matt Robinson LW L 39 2010 South Surrey, British Columbia
28 Canada Troy Schwab C L 40 2010 Kindersley, Saskatchewan
5 Canada Kory Scoran D L 43 2010 Winnipeg, Manitoba
7 Canada Daniel Tetrault (C) D R 45 2010 La Broquerie, Manitoba
27 Canada Travis Wight D L 42 2010 Fannystelle, Manitoba

See also

References

  1. ^ "Thunder Hires Former CHL Coach of the Year". Retrieved July 16, 2010.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Thunder and Mavericks Open Playoffs Tonight". OurSports Central. Wichita Thunder. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  3. ^ Hall, John. "Missouri moves on with 5-4 win over Wichita". Pro Hockey News. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Thunder Adds Experience and Versatility to Blue". May 29, 2010. Retrieved June 25, 2010.[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ a b "All-Star Defenseman Returns to Thunder". July 17, 2010. Retrieved July 17, 2010.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ a b "Thunder Adds Centers, Keserich Returns". July 30, 2010. Retrieved July 30, 2010.[permanent dead link‍]
  7. ^ a b "Thunder Adds Punch to Roster". August 12, 2010. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2010.
  8. ^ a b "Hard Workers Return to Thunder". September 3, 2010. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2010.
  9. ^ a b "Veteran Cullaton Headlines Offensive Additions". September 11, 2010. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved October 25, 2010.
  10. ^ "Thunder Adds Three to Roster". September 18, 2010. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved October 25, 2010.