The 2011–12 Wichita Thunder season was the 20th season of the Central Hockey League (CHL) franchise in Wichita, Kansas.
Off-season During the off-season the Thunder were purchased by Steven Brothers Sports Management, LLC from long time owner Horn Chen. The Thunder resigned eight players from the 2010-11 season.
Regular season
Conference standings
Awards and records
Awards Regular Season Player Award AwardedBrett Hemingway Oakley CHL Player of the Week October 24, 2011Matt Summers Sher-Wood CHL Player of the Month (October) November 2, 2011Adam Russo Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week November 27, 2011 Thomas Beauregard Oakley CHL Player of the Week December 19, 2011Adam Russo Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week December 20, 2011Matt Summers Oakley CHL Player of the Week January 2, 2012 Alex Bourret Sher-Wood CHL Player of the Month (December) January 5, 2012Matt Robinson 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, 2011 To Allen Americans:Kory ScoranSteve KaunistoTroy Schwab To Wichita: Chris Whitley July 29, 2011 To Quad City Mallards:Future Considerations To Wichita: Adam Russo September 28, 2011 To Fort Wayne Komets:Jesse Bennefield To Wichita: Craig CesconFuture Considerations October 19, 2011 To Rapid City Rush:Future Considerations To Wichita: Jarred Mohr October 20, 2011 To Bloomington Blaze:Craig CesconMatt Whitehead To Wichita: Future Considerations November 17, 2011 To Dayton Gems: Tim Kraus To Wichita: Future Considerations January 2, 2012 To Dayton Gems: Robin Richards To Wichita: Future Considerations
Free agents acquired Player Former team Date Erick Lizon Bakersfield Condors August 5, 2011 Brett Hemingway Belfast Giants August 12, 2011 Colin Hemingway Belfast Giants August 12, 2011 Thomas Beauregard 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 Sawyer Odessa Jackalopes September 21, 2011Alex Bourret Ontario Reign September 28, 2011Justin Hofstetter HYC Herentals October 5, 2011Kevin Seibel Rødovre Mighty Bulls November 9, 2011Francis Trudel Sheffield Steelers January 27, 2012Kevin Young Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey March 12, 2012Garett Bembridge 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 Arizona Sundogs August 9, 2011Bobby Hughes Tilburg Trappers August 24, 2011
Players re-signed Player Date Daniel Tetrault July 15, 2011 Matt Robinson July 15, 2011 Aaron Davis 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
See also 2011–12 CHL season
References
External links 2011–12 Wichita Thunder season at Pointstreak