2011–12 Wichita Thunder season

The 2011–12 Wichita Thunder season was the 20th season of the Central Hockey League (CHL) franchise in Wichita, Kansas.

2011–12 Wichita Thunder
Governor's Cup champions
Berry Conference champions
League	1st CHL
Conference	1st Berry
2011–12 record	44-19-3
Home record	24-8-1
Road record	20-11-2
Goals for	231
Goals against	181
Team information
General Manager	Joel Lomurno
Coach	Kevin McClelland
Assistant Coach	Jason Duda
Captain	Daniel Tetrault
Alternate captains	Andrew Martens Colin Hemingway
Arena	Intrust Bank Arena
Average attendance	6,249
Team leaders
Goals	Matt Robinson (34)
Assists	Matt Summers (42)
Points	Matt Summers (61)
Penalty minutes	Alex Bourret (168)
Plus/minus	Jarred Mohr (+22)
Wins	Adam Russo (27)
Goals against average	Adam Russo (2.61)

Off-season

During the off-season the Thunder were purchased by Steven Brothers Sports Management, LLC from long time owner Horn Chen.[1] The Thunder resigned eight players from the 2010-11 season.

Regular season

Conference standings

The Wichita Thunder's 20th Anniversary logo

Updated March 26, 2012.[2]

Berry Conference	GP	W	L	OTL	GF	GA	Pts
Wichita Thunder	66	44	19	3	231	181	91
Allen Americans	66	39	18	9	212	175	87
Texas Brahmas	66	33	25	8	171	170	74
Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees	66	32	27	7	208	200	71
Tulsa Oilers	66	29	29	8	207	222	66
Laredo Bucks	66	25	38	3	175	246	53
Arizona Sundogs	66	19	38	9	175	247	47

Awards and records

Thunder forward #22 Erick Lizon

Awards

Regular Season
Player	Award	Awarded
Brett Hemingway[3]	Oakley CHL Player of the Week	October 24, 2011
Matt Summers[4]	Sher-Wood CHL Player of the Month (October)	November 2, 2011
Adam Russo[5]	Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week	November 27, 2011
Thomas Beauregard[6]	Oakley CHL Player of the Week	December 19, 2011
Adam Russo[7]	Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week	December 20, 2011
Matt Summers[8]	Oakley CHL Player of the Week	January 2, 2012
Alex Bourret[9]	Sher-Wood CHL Player of the Month (December)	January 5, 2012
Matt Robinson[10]	Oakley CHL Player of the Week	February 20, 2012

Milestones

Regular Season
Player	Milestone	Reached

Transactions

The Thunder were involved in the following transactions during the 2011–12 season.

Trades June 16, 2011[11] To Allen Americans: Kory Scoran Steve Kaunisto Troy Schwab To Wichita: Chris Whitley July 29, 2011[12] To Quad City Mallards: Future Considerations To Wichita: Adam Russo September 28, 2011[13] To Fort Wayne Komets: Jesse Bennefield To Wichita: Craig Cescon Future Considerations October 19, 2011[14] To Rapid City Rush: Future Considerations To Wichita: Jarred Mohr October 20, 2011[15] To Bloomington Blaze: Craig Cescon Matt Whitehead To Wichita: Future Considerations November 17, 2011[16] To Dayton Gems: Tim Kraus To Wichita: Future Considerations January 2, 2012[17] To Dayton Gems: Robin Richards To Wichita: Future Considerations

Free agents acquired Player Former team Date Erick Lizon[18] Bakersfield Condors August 5, 2011 Brett Hemingway[19] Belfast Giants August 12, 2011 Colin Hemingway[19] Belfast Giants August 12, 2011 Thomas Beauregard[20] Rosenborg IHK September 7, 2011 Tim Kraus[20] Las Vegas Wranglers September 7, 2011 Matt Summers[20] Mississippi Riverkings September 7, 2011 Ryan MacDonald[20] Lausitzer Füchse September 7, 2011 Justin Sawyer[21] Odessa Jackalopes September 21, 2011 Alex Bourret[13] Ontario Reign September 28, 2011 Justin Hofstetter[22] HYC Herentals October 5, 2011 Kevin Seibel[23] Rødovre Mighty Bulls November 9, 2011 Francis Trudel[24] Sheffield Steelers January 27, 2012 Kevin Young[25] Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey March 12, 2012 Garett Bembridge[26] 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 Goulet[27] Arizona Sundogs August 9, 2011 Bobby Hughes Tilburg Trappers August 24, 2011

Players re-signed Player Date Daniel Tetrault[28] July 15, 2011 Matt Robinson[28] July 15, 2011 Aaron Davis[29] July 16, 2011 Andrew Martens[18] August 5, 2011 Travis Wight[20] September 7, 2011 Chris Greene[21] September 21, 2011 Robin Richards[21] September 21, 2011 Dustin Donaghy[21] September 21, 2011

Lost via retirement Player Brent Cullaton Marty Magers

Lost via Waivers

Player	Date	New team
Justin Hofstetter	November 9, 2011	Quad City Mallards

Roster

#	Nat	Player	Pos	S/G	Age	Acquired	Birthplace	Contract
28		Thomas Beauregard	RW	R	34	2011	Montreal, Quebec	Thunder
39		Garett Bembridge	RW	R	39	2012	Melfort, Saskatchewan	Thunder
13		Alex Bourret (A)	RW	L	33	2011	Drummondville, Quebec	Thunder
10		Chris Chappell	LW	L	32	2011	Pickering, Ontario	Rangers
30		Scott Darling	G	L	31	2012	Lemont, Illinois	RiverKings
40		Aaron Davis	C	L	41	2010	Dearborn Heights, Michigan	Thunder
81		Dustin Donaghy	LW	L	31	2011	Cranbrook, British Columbia	Thunder
18		RG Flath	C	R	35	2011	Park City, Utah	Thunder
19		Chris Greene (A)	C	R	34	2010	Massena, New York	Thunder
23		Brett Hemingway	RW	R	36	2011	Surrey, British Columbia	Thunder
12		Colin Hemingway	LW	R	39	2011	Regina, Saskatchewan	Thunder
3		Justin Hofstetter	D	L	34	2011	Bright, Ontario	Thunder
30		Bryan Hogan	G	R	31	2012	Highland, Michigan	Thunder
18		Tim Kraus	C	R	33	2011	Garden Grove, California	Thunder
22		Erick Lizon	RW	R	34	2011	Kitchener, Ontario	Thunder
30		Ryan MacDonald	G	R	35	2011	Chesley, Ontario	Thunder
55		Andrew Martens (A)	D	L	39	2010	Calgary, Alberta	Thunder
39		T.J. Miller	D	L	33	2012	Placentia, California	Thunder
26		Jarred Mohr	D	L	35	2011	Regina, Saskatchewan	Thunder
52		Robin Richards	LW	L	35	2010	Winnipeg, Manitoba	Thunder
16		Matt Robinson	LW	L	34	2010	South Surrey, British Columbia	Thunder
1		Adam Russo	G	L	37	2011	Montreal, Quebec	Thunder
29		Justin Sawyer	D	L	34	2011	Oshawa, Ontario	Thunder
5		Kevin Seibel	D	L	37	2011	Swift Current, Saskatchewan	Thunder
91		Matt Summers	C	L	34	2011	Savage, Minnesota	Thunder
7		Daniel Tetrault (C)	D	R	40	2010	La Broquerie, Manitoba	Thunder
3		Francis Trudel	D	R	37	2012	Drummondville, Quebec	Thunder
27		Travis Wight	D	L	38	2010	Fannystelle, Manitoba	Thunder
12		Kevin Young	D	R	38	2012	White Rock, British Columbia	Thunder

See also

• 2011–12 CHL season

References

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External links

• 2011–12 Wichita Thunder season at Pointstreak